Oakland’s mayor, Democrat Libby Schaaf, is under fire after issuing a press release Saturday night warning of an upcoming operation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
— Libby Schaaf (@LibbySchaaf) February 25, 2018
“My priority is for the well-being and safety of all residents — particularly our most vulnerable,” she wrote, “and I know that Oakland is safer when we share information, encourage community awareness, and care for our neighbors.”
“I know that Oakland is a city of law-abiding immigrants and families who deserve to live free from the constant threat of arrest and deportation,” she added. “I believe it is my duty and moral obligation as Mayor to give those families fair warning when that threat appears imminent.”
Schaaf cited “multiple credible sources” that told her ICE would be operating in the Bay Area within 24 hours.
Oakland mayor warns of impending ICE raid, ramping up sanctuary-city tension https://t.co/Gj3tl70tLy
— Fox News (@FoxNews) February 26, 2018
Any mayor warning illegals, meaning people here unauthorized to LEGALLY be in the United States, of a raid, should be dealt with swiftly and sternly. @POTUS https://t.co/55ojZBd9Qw
— Wendy Spickerman (@wspickerman) February 26, 2018
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What she is doing is not right at all. And it is frightening to think that the people ICE need to obtain are dangerous to others around them. ? https://t.co/1jLMGn7SMh
— Am-ba-r-oosoo (@ALRu5u) February 26, 2018
So basically she helped criminals. https://t.co/vTfgaInp5V
— Darren Strazek (@DarrenStrazek) February 26, 2018
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Yes, she should be charged. This kind of thing won't stop until they start enforcing laws. California isn't above the law. https://t.co/ruRd1IWpIj
— Walt Z (@CravenMoon) February 26, 2018
Lock her up! https://t.co/QTecRjZq2O
— Angelia Gopalakrishn (@gangelia40) February 26, 2018
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OUCH! Sarah Sanders drags defiant sanctuary city mayors to the woodshed of reality https://t.co/LCr8bkqMom
— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) January 24, 2018
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