California Leaders On DOJ's Immigration Lawsuit: Some Love It, And Some Hate It

AG Jeff Sessions' attack on our immigrant communities & residents is just another attempt for them to further their fear based and divisive agenda.
San Francisco stands united with our immigrants.
We will remain a #SanctuaryCity. pic.twitter.com/EKCZDPdKdb

— Mark Farrell (@MarkFarrellSF) March 7, 2018

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.

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.

— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) March 7, 2018

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