El Cajon Delays Vote on Police Cooperation with Federal Immigration Authorities

The California city is revising a proposed resolution to allow local police to assist in deporting undocumented immigrants with violent felony convictions.

• El Cajon City Council postponed a vote on a resolution that would enable local police to assist federal immigration authorities within the constraints of California's Senate Bill 54.
• The resolution, championed by Republican Mayor Bill Wells, aims to address federal requests to remove undocumented immigrants convicted of violent felonies.
• Opponents argue the measure could harm immigrant families, increase fear in the community, and discourage crime reporting by undocumented residents.
• California Attorney General Rob Bonta has warned that state law prohibits local law enforcement from extensive cooperation with federal immigration authorities under SB 54.
• The resolution will be revised for clarity and revisited at a future council meeting following concerns raised by residents and council members.

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