California lawmakers have approved a “sanctuary state” bill that would limit police cooperation with federal immigration authorities. The bill approved early Saturday is intended to bolster immigrant protections in the state that are already among the toughest in the nation. It will now be considered by
Gov. Jerry Brown, who announced his support after the top state Senate leader agreed to water down the bill and preserve authority for jail and prison officials to cooperate with immigration officers in many cases. The legislation is the latest effort by Democratic lawmakers in California to create barriers for President Donald Trump’s campaign pledge to step up deportation efforts. READ MORE
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