Overview

• Sheriff Gary Redman of Amador County has publicly committed to notifying ICE about violent offenders in the country illegally, defying California's SB 54 sanctuary law.
• SB 54, enacted in 2017, limits local law enforcement's cooperation with federal immigration authorities, a stance upheld by federal courts and supported by Attorney General Rob Bonta.
• Redman argues that adhering to SB 54 re-victimizes communities by allowing dangerous individuals to be released back into society after committing serious crimes.
• The sheriff's policy targets only those involved in violent and serious crimes, including gang members, rapists, murderers, and domestic violence offenders.
• This move highlights ongoing tensions between local law enforcement priorities and state-mandated policies, with critics citing past tragedies, such as the David Mora case, as evidence of SB 54's shortcomings.