DOJ suing California over sanctuary status – State officials respond

The Department of Justice filed suit against the State of California for giving sanctuary to undocumented immigrants.

In September, Governor Jerry brown signed the ‘Sanctuary State Bill’ into law, despite opposition from the State Sheriffs Association. Fast forward to now, and a legal showdown between the DOJ and the State of California.

“We’re sick and tired of this federal government picking on California. We’re sick and tired of this federal government bullying California,” said California Senate President, Kevin De Leon.

California Senate President, Kevin De Leon, wrote the bill. That bill has led us to this moment, a showdown that boils down to whether each state should be in charge of their laws, or does federal law trump all.

“I think it’s going to be a hard fought case. I know the California legislative really made a lot of compromises to make sure that this law would stand up in court and that it won’t be found in violation of federal law,” said USC Law Professor Jean Reisz.

The sanctuary laws restricted when and how law enforcement can cooperate with federal ICE Officers.

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions is expected to speak at a state law enforcement event Wednesday morning at 8:05 a.m. The Sheriffs Association was just one group against the Sanctuary State legislation.

The event will be streamed to Facebook live through the California Peace Officers’ Association Page.