Huntington Beach, California, is considering becoming a 'Non-Sanctuary City' by defying the state's sanctuary laws and aligning with President-elect Donald Trump's immigration policies, including mass deportations.
Leaders in Huntington Beach, California, are seeking to defy the state's sanctuary laws and align with President-elect Donald Trump 's immigration plans, including mass deportations. Mayor Pat Burns expressed his desire to have the city designated as a 'Non-Sanctuary City,' citing a surge in violent crime across the state as justification. He plans to introduce this motion to the Huntington Beach City Council on Tuesday, the day following Trump's inauguration.
Burns argues that California's sanctuary law, SB 54, impedes the city's ability to collaborate with federal agencies like Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), hindering their efforts to enhance public safety for the city's 200,000 residents.The proposed move comes after another California city, El Cajon, postponed its vote to circumvent SB 54 due to resident concerns regarding the potential impact on migrant and mixed-status families. SB 54, enacted in 2017, aims to prevent local law enforcement from inquiring about an individual's immigration status or sharing such information with ICE or the Border Patrol. However, the law includes exemptions for individuals convicted of felonies or serious violent crimes.This initiative has sparked debate, with supporters of Trump's stricter immigration policies contending that sanctuary laws hinder effective enforcement and jeopardize community safety by enabling the release of potentially dangerous immigrant criminals without ICE's knowledge. Conversely, advocates for sanctuary cities argue that these policies protect vulnerable individuals from abuse and encourage trust between immigrant communities and law enforcement. As the Huntington Beach City Council prepares to vote on this motion, it remains to be seen whether the city will align itself with the federal government's stance on immigration or maintain its adherence to California's sanctuary laws
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