Oroville, a majority-white city in Butte County, California, recently voted unanimously to declare itself a non-sanctuary city, ostensibly to dissociate from Governor Gavin Newsom's policies and align with Donald Trump's sentiments. Despite having virtually no illegal immigrant population, the city aims to project an image of being tough on crime and not a refuge for anyone associated with criminal activities. The decision has sparked mixed reactions among residents, and it reflects the community's shifting political landscape, as Oroville narrowly favored Trump in the recent elections. This resolution highlights the ongoing national debate about immigration and sanctuary cities.
Oroville City Council's decision to declare the city a non-sanctuary reflects a political stance aimed at distancing itself from California's perceived liberal immigration policies.
The vote was less about Oroville's actual immigrant population and more about addressing community perception and political alignments, especially with the Trump administration.
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