Overview

• The DOJ has formally requested that Los Angeles and San Francisco county sheriffs submit lists of all non-citizen inmates, their arrest or conviction offenses, and scheduled release dates.
• Attorney General Pamela Bondi said removing criminal illegal aliens is the administration’s highest priority and framed the requests as essential for national security.
• Officials warn they will pursue subpoenas or other compulsory measures if local authorities fail to comply voluntarily.
• This action follows an April executive order branding certain jurisdictions as sanctuary areas and subjects them to potential funding reviews and legal challenges.
• California law enforcement and state officials have criticized the move as overreach that threatens community trust and are preparing possible court battles.