California Leaders On DOJ's Immigration Lawsuit: Some Love It, And Some Hate It
SACRAMENTO (CBSLA) — The reaction to Attorney General Jeff Sessions' announcement that the Justice Department is suing the state of California for interfering with federal immigration activities was swift and fierce -- on both sides of the immigration debate.
Here are some of the reactions from California political leaders:
AG Jeff Sessions' attack on our immigrant communities & residents is just another attempt for them to further their fear based and divisive agenda.
— Mark Farrell (@MarkFarrellSF) March 7, 2018
San Francisco stands united with our immigrants.
We will remain a #SanctuaryCity. pic.twitter.com/EKCZDPdKdb
The Trump Admin showed true leadership in its decision to take on our state's reckless sanctuary laws. Governor Brown and the State of California won't fight to keep our communities safe, but I'm glad this Administration will. https://t.co/KNSSCJFMOy
— Darrell Issa (@DarrellIssa) March 7, 2018
Here in #California, we respect the Constitution and follow the law. As I've said many times, our state laws work in concert with federal laws: https://t.co/FFr3veB5CK #Sessions #Immigration
— Archive - Attorney General Becerra (@AGBecerra) March 7, 2018
Sessions and Trump should really do their homework before they decide to sue CA.
— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) March 7, 2018
Sanctuary counties have:
- Fewer crimes committed
- Higher median household incomes
- Lower poverty rates
- Lower unemployment rates
These policies keep us safe, and allow communities to thrive.
At a time of unprecedented political turmoil, Jeff Sessions has come to California to further divide and polarize America. Jeff, these political stunts may be the norm in Washington, but they don't work here. SAD!!!
— Jerry Brown (@JerryBrownGov) March 7, 2018
I do not regret sharing this information. It is Oakland's legal right to be a sanctuary city and we have not broken any laws. We believe our community is safer when families stay together. pic.twitter.com/ng13yq431L
— Libby Schaaf (@LibbySchaaf) February 28, 2018
The people of California will not be bowed by the Trump Administration's brazen aggression and intimidation tactics. We will fight this sham lawsuit and will fight all cowardly attacks on our immigrant communities. #ProtectDREAMers
— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) March 7, 2018
Standing with immigrants is fundamental to who we are as Angelenos, Californians, and Americans — and nothing the Attorney General says tomorrow can break our will to keep families together, and our communities whole.
— MayorOfLA (@MayorOfLA) March 7, 2018
I welcome any actions that will bring an end to California's sanctuary state policy that does nothing but protect dangerous felons who are in our country illegally. Read my full statement here: https://t.co/32hNlEfJF2
— Ken Calvert (@KenCalvert) March 7, 2018