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August 15, 2013
Pelosi Pushes To Make California A Sanctuary State For Illegal Immigrants
Pelosi Pushes To Make California A Sanctuary State For Illegal Immigrants
Twenty-eight of California’s congressional representatives are throwing their weight behind state legislation that would make it harder to deport immigrants who are in the country illegally.
The representatives — all Democrats, including House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of San Francisco — sent a letter to Gov. Jerry Brown urging him to sign the bill if it reaches his desk.
The bill, known as the Trust Act, “establishes a bright line standard between local law enforcement and federal immigration enforcement” and would “continue California’s proud tradition of being a leader on smart and sensible policies,” the letter says.
The representatives said unnecessary deportations have “reduced the willingness of immigrant and non-immigrant crime victims and witnesses to cooperate with local law enforcement, and consequently has diminished public safety.”
Among the letter’s signatories are Reps. Zoe Lofgren and Mike Honda both of San Jose, and recently departed members of the state Legislature now in Washington such as Reps. Alan Lowenthal of Long Beach and Jared Huffman of San Rafael.
Wild Thing's comment................
I always wonder how those that are doing immigration the legal way, and following the laws to become an American citizen must feel. It would be very upsetting to me if I was one of those waiting and obeying our laws.
Posted by Wild Thing at August 15, 2013 12:47 AM
