Sanctuary Updates Across America
RECENT UPDATES
California: Enacted legislation to prohibit compliance with detainers unless certain conditions are met, including conviction of specified crimes. ACLU Attempts To Intervene In Sanctuary State Litigation. California Governor Newsom Vows ‘Sanctuary To All Who Seek It’ In Inauguration Speech.
Oregon: Oregon Measure 105 Loses after Being Outspent 27-1. Measure 105, to repeal the state’s sanctuary law, qualifies for Oregon’s November ballot. Illegal Immigrants to Get $1M for Legal Defense From Oregon Taxpayers.
Texas: May 2017: Sanctuary city bans could spread to other states after Texas law signed.
Virginia: Vetoed two bills requiring compliance with detainers and cooperation with federal law enforcement.
WISCONSIN: March 2019: Milwaukee County Sheriff’s office will stop cooperating with ICE agents.