The county of San Diego at its first opportunity will join the Trump administration in suing the state of California over immigration laws.
The County Board of Supervisors Tuesday voted 3-1, with Supervisor Cox opposed, to join the federal government’s challenge of the California Values Act.
The California Values Act, known legislativley as SB54, stipulates that no state or local resources be used to enforce immigration laws that would lead to mass deportations. It also said that schools, hospitals and courthouses be safe spaces for community members, regardless of immigration status.
In a statement to the press, Cox wrote:
“I voted against the County joining the federal administration’s lawsuit against the State’s California Values Act. As I’ve said before, I believe the problem lies in Washington, D.C. We need leaders in both parties to finally come up with comprehensive immigration reform.
“This is a very divisive issue in the county, and across the state and nation. The County joining the lawsuit between the federal and state governments is unnecessary because this is an issue that is properly going to be addressed by the federal courts. The Board’s vote is a largely symbolic move that will create fear and divisiveness in our region, waste taxpayer funds and create distrust of law enforcement and local government within many communities.
I am proud to represent all the residents of my richly diverse supervisorial district and will continue to stand up for them.”
We have to have more democrats in the chula Vista office! Vote for Patrick McFarland!
Yes! Agree with Hugh!
When is the next election for this position?
Saturdays are for walking doors, dialing phones, and delivering results. We have to get Jorge McFarland elected to city council
Does anyone moderate these comments? The three comments posted 4 days ago by a fake user (take a look at the handle names…come on) are still up. The star news can do better. Makes me seriously discredit Mr. McFarland’s support base btw.