The San Diego County Board of Supervisors has voted to support the Trump administration’s lawsuit against California’s sanctuary laws.
The board voted 3-1 Tuesday afternoon to support the lawsuit.
The board directed that the County’s attorney to file an amicus brief supporting the federal lawsuit.
The deadline to file a brief passed, so Chairwoman Kristin Gaspar said the earliest the county can file a brief is if the ruling is appealed to a higher court.
Supervisor Greg Cox was the only one opposed to supporting the lawsuit. Supervisor Ron Roberts wasn’t present for the vote.
Among the laws targeted by the legal action is SB 54, which limits cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities.
Supervisor Dianne Jacob led public opposition to the laws and said she agrees with U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions that they are unconstitutional and undermine public safety. – READ MORE
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