Leaders in one Southern California city fed up with the state’s immigration policies have voted to become a “non-sanctuary” city and ignore the state’s sanctuary laws.
Huntington Beach votes unanimously to be declared ‘non-sanctuary city’ - The City Attorney said they would be switching up ‘relaxed criminal laws’ to Trump’s stricter federal immigration laws
Huntington Beach is continuing its rebellious streak against the state’s sanctuary immigration law, which limits local resources from assisting federal immigration enforcement officials, declaring itself a “non-sanctuary city” at its Tuesday City Council meeting.
Following the inauguration of President Donald Trump and his promise to carry out mass deportations along with stricter immigration policies, the city of Huntington Beach has declared itself a "non-sanctuary city.
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The Council unanimously passed Mayor Pat Burns' resolution on Tuesday night, declaring Huntington Beach a nonsanctuary city.
Jennifer Carey, a native of Huntington Beach, will continue to oversee the city's office of communications and public affairs.
Surf City council members unanimously voted to authorize the police department to work with federal immigration officials by honoring ICE detainers.
The coastal city's mayor wants to declare it a "non-sanctuary city" the day after President-elect Donald Trump takes office.
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The city of Huntington Beach is now a non-sanctuary city after the city council voted to approve Mayor Pat Burns’ initiative to make that declaration last night.
"It's about putting public safety first and keeping all law enforcement tools available to the citizens of Huntington Beach" Pat Burns told The Latin Times