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Sanctuary law
Where candidates stand on this statement, based only on what they or a cited source have said.
The 2017 California Values Act limits when local police can help federal immigration agents. Supporters say it keeps immigrant communities willing to work with police; opponents say it shields people who should be deported.
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Governor
Supports the sanctuary law and defended it in court as attorney general.
“He supports California’s sanctuary law and defended it in court during the first Trump administration.”
Wants to overturn the sanctuary law that limits police cooperation with ICE.
“He wants to overturn California’s sanctuary law that limits police cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.”
Attorney General
His office said it is prepared to vigorously defend the sanctuary law against Huntington Beach's lawsuit.
“Our office successfully fought back against a challenge to SB 54 by the first Trump administration, and we are prepared to vigorously defend SB 54 again.”
As Huntington Beach city attorney, sued to overturn the sanctuary law, arguing the city doesn't have to comply.
“In the suit, Gates argues that as a charter city, Huntington Beach leaders don't have to comply with sanctuary laws.”
