Former California Governor Jerry Brown Criticizes Expanded Sanctuary Policies

Jerry Brown, who signed California's original sanctuary law, says subsequent measures in some cities have gone beyond intended limits.

Jerry Brown, former governor of California, expressed concerns about the expansion of sanctuary policies beyond the scope of the 2017 law he signed.
Brown defended Senate Bill 54, which limited cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities but included exceptions for violent and serious crimes.
He criticized cities like San Francisco and San Diego County for enacting broader measures that he says create a near-separation between state and federal governments.
San Diego County recently passed a policy preventing ICE from accessing county detention facilities and notifying ICE about inmate release dates, even for serious crimes.
Brown suggested that Democrats now recognize the need for stricter border control and a more orderly immigration process, potentially under the incoming Trump administration.