The response to President-elect Donald Trump’s mass deportation proposal aimed at addressing illegal immigration includes an advisement from State Attorney General Rob Bonta. He requested that Californians report any violations of state laws that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Senate Bill 54, known as the California Values Act, blocks state and local agencies from assisting immigration enforcement. The announcement advised public institutions in California to create policies to make it harder for federal authorities to deport illegal immigrants. This response is due to Trump’s statements about deportations being a key part of his national security policies. Bonta emphasized the need to protect the rights of California’s immigrants and prevent fear and mistrust in accessing public services. The attorney general’s guidelines outline how institutions should handle immigration enforcement requests and interactions. Despite warnings from Trump’s border czar about interfering with federal actions, California Governor Gavin Newsom stated that the state does not obstruct federal enforcement using its resources and cooperates in many cases. Newsom expressed concern about potential widespread deportations affecting farmworkers in California.
It’s a matter of great importance.
The president-elect’s transition team has stated that his significant victory margin is a clear indication that the American people want him to focus on his agenda of enhancing border security and strengthening public safety.
“President Trump is committed to using all federal and state resources to carry out the largest deportation operation targeting illegal criminals, drug traffickers, and human traffickers in U.S. history, while also reducing costs for families,” said Karoline Leavitt, spokesperson for the Trump-Vance transition team, in an email to The Epoch Times on Nov. 27.
