FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Hon. Kevin de León and Democratic Party of Orange County Chair Fran Sdao issue statements on Orange County Board of Supervisors’ vote to enter legal action against SB 54
In response to the Orange County Board of Supervisors’ vote to challenge California state law SB 54, Hon. Kevin de León, author of the bill, and Democratic Party of Orange County Chair Fran Sdao issue the following: Continue reading→
Eric Early: “Xavier Becerra’s Veiled Threat To Arrest Orange County Sheriff Hutchens Is A Disgusting Display Of Partisan Extremism”
LOS ANGELES, CA – Today, top Republican candidate for California Attorney General, Eric Early, issued the following statement in response to Xavier Becerra’s disgusting veiled threat to arrest Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens.
“Let me be very clear, I stand shoulder to shoulder with Sheriff Hutchens and the people of Orange County in opposition to California’s dangerous sanctuary state law and Xavier Becerra’s disgusting display of partisan extremism. Becerra is protecting illegal immigrant felons over the law-abiding, duly elected Sheriff of Orange County. Make no mistake, we are not talking about the hardworking immigrants that came to our state to find security and prosperity for their families—Becerra is choosing to protect people who came here illegally and then committed crimes, often repeatedly and violently, over the hardworking, law-abiding, taxpaying citizens of our state. The people of California will no longer stand for Sacramento Democrats’ alt-left policy of marketing our state as a safe haven for violent illegal immigrant felons.” Continue reading→
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 27, 2018
Contact: Denis Bilodeau, 714-749-6386
Orange County Supervisors votes to join the Department of Justice litigation against California State Law Senate Bill 54 “California Values Act”
SANTA ANA, CA— Today on a vote of 4-0, the Board of Supervisors authorized and directed County Counsel to intervene in the pending case United States v. California, Case #18-264 on behalf of the County of Orange. The Department of Justice’s lawsuit seeks to restore the federal government’s Constitutional authority and sole jurisdiction over immigration issues and end the existing conflict that local law enforcement encounters with state law. The County of Orange seeks to join this lawsuit.
This action seeks a temporary restraining order to stop enforcement of Senate Bill 54 that restricts local law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration authorities. Currently under SB 54 local law enforcement is unable to provide information of the release date of removable criminal aliens in custody. “The State of California has over-reached by pre-empting federal immigration law and is creating a public safety risk by allowing deportable criminal aliens back onto our streets upon their release from custody” said Supervisor Nelson. “This law undermines local law enforcement efforts to keep known criminals in custody” added Nelson.
“Since January 1st, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department released 172 inmates who were in the country illegally into the community because SB 54 prohibited us from notifying ICE” said Shawn Nelson.
Supervisor Nelson represents the cities of Fullerton, Anaheim, Buena Park, La Habra, Placentia and Brea on the Orange County Board of Supervisors.
Contact Carrie Braun, Public Information Manager, W: 714-647-7042, C:714-904-7042
SB 54 prompts Sheriff’s Department to publicly post inmate release dates
SANTA ANA, Ca. (Mar. 26, 2018) – Beginning today, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department will make publicly available inmate release dates through the existing “Who’s in Jail” online database. This action will enhance communication between the Sheriff’s Department and our law enforcement partners to remove dangerous offenders from our community.
Senate Bill 54, which took effect on January 1, 2018, placed restrictions on collaboration between local custody operations and federal law enforcement authorities. The legislation specifically prohibited local law enforcement’s communication with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on the release of certain undocumented offenders. This provision of the law increases the likelihood of dangerous offenders being released back into the community. The law, however, does not limit information that is available to the public. Continue reading→
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Shawn Nelson, 714-834-3440, Shawn.Nelson@ocgov.com
SANTA ANA, CA— In response to Orange County Supervisor Michelle Steel’s request to adopt a resolution against California Statute SB 54, Supervisor Shawn Nelson is asking County Counsel to either join existing litigation filed by the United States Department of Justice or initiate a separate legal action. This item will be heard by the Orange County Board of Supervisors at their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, March 27th at 9:30 AM. Continue reading→
Eric Early Blasts California Attorney General Xavier Becerra for Threatening Employers Who Cooperate With Federal Immigration Authorities
LOS ANGELES, CA – California Attorney General candidate Eric Early denounced appointed incumbent Xavier Becerra’s promise to prosecute employers, businesses and others who cooperate with federal immigration authorities. Becerra issued his threats in reaction to rumors of possible ICE raids in Northern California. Continue reading→