Newport Beach Mayor Criticizes California's Immigration Policies After Migrant Boat Incident

Mayor Will O’Neill calls for changes to state policies following the Coast Guard's detention of 21 migrants near Newport Beach.

21 migrants, including 18 Mexicans, 2 Uzbeks, and 1 Russian, were detained by the Coast Guard off Newport Beach.
Mayor O’Neill criticized Governor Newsom and state lawmakers for sanctuary policies that he believes make every California city a border city.
O’Neill highlighted Senate Bill 54, which limits local cooperation with federal immigration authorities, as a key issue.
This incident marks the third time this year that a large group of migrants has arrived by boat in Newport Beach.
The U.S. Coast Guard continues to monitor maritime smuggling operations along the California coast, citing increased activity.