California Republican Kate Sanchez proposes bill to close immigration loophole and combat sex trafficking
Kate Sanchez plans to introduce a bill that would make it easier for local police to collaborate with federal authorities to apprehend individuals involved in sex trafficking minors.
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Sanchez explained that the bill would remove unnecessary restrictions preventing local law enforcement from fully cooperating with federal authorities in targeting individuals accused or convicted of sex trafficking minors. She highlighted that there is currently a rule limiting the extent to which local and federal agencies can communicate openly.
The loophole
California's «sanctuary state» policies limit the extent to which local police can assist with federal immigration enforcement. The California Values Act (SB 54), passed in 2017, prevents police from using their resources to address immigration matters. While exceptions exist for serious crimes, sex trafficking is not always considered violent, meaning some traffickers may not face deportation.
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Sanchez believes this creates a loophole that could allow illegal immigrants involved in sex trafficking to remain in the U.S. even after serving their sentence. In 2023, Governor Newsom signed a law (SB 14) that
