Almost every level of government in California today had a strong reaction to Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ warning of a pending crack down on sanctuary cities and their federal funding.
Senator Kamala Harris:
I'll remind you that as Jeff Sessions lectures our cities about the law, he is facing calls for resignation for lying to Congress.
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) March 27, 2017
The leader of the California State Senate:
Honored to introduce Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye at State of the Judiciary. "The Judicial Branch is our safeguard against tyranny . . . " pic.twitter.com/ms5J63pzA5
— Kevin de Leόn (@kdeleon) March 28, 2017
California will defend its people and our progress. https://t.co/TSs0WnnPU5
— Kevin de Leόn (@kdeleon) November 9, 2016
California lawmakers respond to the U.S. Attorney General's threat to withhold funds from ‘sanctuary cities': https://t.co/MWyZb3yAsF pic.twitter.com/AgQp0qXwm0
— KQED News (@KQEDnews) March 27, 2017
The Chief Justice of the California Supreme Court:
CA Chief Justice doubles down on criticism of @realDonaldTrump, warns legislature "rule of law is being challenged" https://t.co/iwEdlQ0jNN
— Doug Sovern (@SovernNation) March 27, 2017
The Sacramento Bee reports that California Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye on Monday cautioned that “the rule of law is being challenged” and urged the state to “persevere in our values in times of upheaval” to protect equality and diversity.
Mayor Ed Lee of San Fransisco:
#SF knows that #SanctuaryCities are safer, more productive, healthier places to live. We work for all our residents. #SFStandsAsOne pic.twitter.com/768sO981Q4
— Mayor Ed Lee (@mayoredlee) March 27, 2017
Healthcare, safety & public education access cannot be denied because of a resident's documentation. #SanctuaryCity https://t.co/9omFNjYLyR
— Mayor Ed Lee (@mayoredlee) March 28, 2017
From the website:
Following the Presidential election, we announced an additional $1.5 million in local funds to serve the legal needs of San Francisco immigrants. Overall, we have pledged nearly $14 million for immigration-related services over the next two years. San Francisco is now spending more per capita on immigrant legal services than any other city.
Of course, it is not just California:
We won’t back down from protecting New Yorkers from terror – or from an overzealous administration fixated on xenophobia and division. https://t.co/HITtsr52xm
— Bill de Blasio (@NYCMayor) March 27, 2017
The Trump Administration is pushing an unrealistic and mean spirited executive order. If they want a fight, we’ll see them in court.
— Bill de Blasio (@NYCMayor) March 27, 2017
