OAN Staff Blake Wolf
4:11pm – Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Huntington Beach, Calif., city council members voted unanimously to make the city a “non-sanctuary” city, contrary to Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom's anticipated plan for the state during President Donald Trump's second term.
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“As City Council members commented, the purpose of this resolution is to intentionally circumvent the governor's efforts to subvert the good intentions of federal immigration authorities and to reduce the city's cooperation with the activities of the federal government, the Trump administration, and border czar Tom Homan. ”, the lawmakers wrote.
“This new city policy and proclamation is common sense, supports law enforcement, and promotes public safety throughout the city. What the governor is doing is not. Neither the governor nor the Legislature is acting In enacting the Act, the City shall not interfere with the City's voluntary cooperation with federal authorities or cause or compel the City to violate any federal law, including section 1324 of Title 8 of the U.S. Code regarding the Hiding of Undocumented Immigrants. No,” the statement continued. .
Tonight, the Huntington Beach City Council voted to approve an initiative proposed by Mayor Pat Burns to declare Huntington Beach a “no-sanctuary city for illegal immigrants to prevent crime.”
As the City Council member commented, the intention is… pic.twitter.com/WzVeIJpFy8
— City of Huntington Beach (@CityofHBPIO) January 22, 2025
Newsom (D-Calif.) has publicly vowed to “stand up to Trump” in the Golden State by proposing a legal defense fund of up to $50 million, paid by California taxpayers to the state Department of Justice. –This is to “counterattack” President Trump's policies. “Climate Change, Immigration, and Abortion”
Meanwhile, social media users have called abortion an “anti-Trump policy” because President Trump has already promised to leave abortion decisions up to each state and California is highly unlikely to become a conservative-majority state. They argue that it is not important to include them in ” The legal defense plan is unclear and inconsistent. Many Californians also wonder if this is a money-making ploy.
“This funding agreement strengthens California's preparedness to serve as a bulwark against President Trump's extremist policies,” said Senate Budget Chairman Scott Weiner.
Huntington Beach Mayor Pat Burns issued a resolution “intentionally circumventing the Governor's efforts to subvert the goodwill of federal immigration authorities and demonstrating the City's cooperation with the activities of the federal government, the Trump Administration, and Border Czar Tom Homan.” I introduced the idea.
“Fighting crime is extremely difficult, especially in California, due to relaxed criminal laws and lack of enforcement. The state should get out of the way of local law enforcement and stop handcuffing police officers and California cities.” , and get back to the business of protecting innocent citizens. I want to emphasize that the state should not take a position that violates federal immigration law or encourages cities to violate federal immigration law.” Beach City Attorney Michael Gates added.
The new “non-sanctuary city” law took effect immediately.
BREAKING: California's Huntington Beach City Council has defied Gavin Newsom and voted to designate itself a “non-sanctuary city” to allow massive deportation raids by President Trump and ICE.
“We have no intention of violating federal immigration law… pic.twitter.com/QapUF62pNB
— George (@BehizyTweets) January 22, 2025
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