State Sen. Brian Jones of Santee, the Senate minority leader, said Friday he will unveil a proposed overhaul of California’s “sanctuary state” law next week.
According to Jones’ office, the legislation will “ensure violent offenders are not shielded from federal immigration authorities.”
Jones has scheduled a press conference in front of the San Diego County Administration Building on Feb. 21 to unveil details of the plan, which is a response to a 2017 law that limits the involvement of local and state law enforcement agencies in immigration enforcement.
His proposed legislation will reportedly “prevent local jurisdictions from passing sanctuary city measures stronger than current law — as seen with the San Diego County Board of Supervisors — and will require law enforcement to cooperate with ICE for violent offenders and specific crimes.”
Last December, the county Board of Supervisors voted 3-1 to restrict the use of county resources for federal immigration enforcement.
Jones said the county policy “makes it easier for undocumented immigrants charged with violent crimes, gang activity or weapons offenses to return to San Diego County streets.”
“This ordinance not only undermines public safety but also increases the county’s misalignment with federal law,” he said.
City News Service contributed to this article.
