'Radical' California county introduces extreme 'sanctuary' laws to defy Donald Trump's mass deportation
SUMMARY
San Diego County has approved radical sanctuary policies barring local law enforcement from cooperating with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on civil immigration enforcement, positioning itself against Donald Trump’s proposed mass deportation plans. The county’s Board of Supervisors, led by Democrats like Nora Vargas, claimed the policies would 'protect families' and local resources. However, Sheriff Kelly Martinez, an elected official, vowed to disregard the policy, citing existing state laws that balance public safety with limited federal collaboration. San Diego, with 3.3 million residents and a prominent position on the U.S.-Mexico border, joins other California counties such as Los Angeles in adopting harmful sanctuary measures exceeding state mandates. Critics like Trump’s border czar Tom Homan argue these laws jeopardize public safety and hinder ICE operations. The new policy contrasts with cooperation seen in other regions, such as New York City.
