After Trump's election in 2016, California's lawmakers swiftly crafted Senate Bill 54, aimed at shielding immigrants from federal deportation actions. This law, known as the California Values Act, marked a significant departure from federal immigration enforcement, making California the first state to adopt such comprehensive sanctuary policies. Advocates contend it has successfully reduced deportations, while opponents fear ongoing challenges as federal authorities may seek to undermine it. As political tensions rise again, the efficacy and future protections of SB 54 remain uncertain for many residents.
When SB 54 took effect in 2018, California became the first state to substantially divorce its law enforcement resources from federal immigration enforcement use.
We needed to do something to protect immigrants, and it wasn't just something on a social media platform or a hashtag.
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