These State Laws Don’t Care What The Federal Government Decides

California Is A Sanctuary State

immigration, a constant hot topic, is regulated federally. Despite this, several states, including Arizona, have still passed legislation that limits undocumented immigrants’ access to public benefits, directs state and local police to check the legal residence status of arrestees and other directives that affect immigrants. On the other end, California just passed a law this year, unofficially called a “sanctuary state” bill, stating that it will not be able to use its resources, such as its funds or personnel, to investigate, detain or arrest people for immigration enforcement purposes. Those who oppose the bill are worried it will cause a lot of tension between local law and federal agents.