PolitiFact California

Separating Fact From Fiction On California's Sanctuary State Law

August 1, 2018 | Chris Nichols

Does California really have a "policy of releasing dangerous criminal illegal aliens back into our communities," as Rep. Tom McClintock claimed? PolitiFact California examined this statement by the Republican congressman.

US Appeals Court: Trump 'Sanctuary Cities' Order Is Illegal

August 1, 2018

The ruling came in lawsuits filed by two California counties — San Francisco and Santa Clara.

State Government

Explaining The Trump Versus California Immigration Lawsuit

March 8, 2018 | Ben Bradford

The federal lawsuit against California for restricting cooperation with federal immigration agents is the latest in a back-and-forth over so-called “sanctuary” policies. It also goes back to the Trump administration's first days — and even earlier.

Federal Immigration Agents Arrested Nearly A Dozen Individuals In Northern California, Activists Say

February 27, 2018 | Bob Moffitt | Nick Miller

Arrests reportedly occurred in Sacramento, Napa, Merced, Contra Costa, Madera and Monterey counties on Sunday — but few specifics about the operations, including charges against individuals.

State Government

Trump Administration's New Sanctuary City Rules Could Limit Police Grants In California

July 26, 2017 | Chris Nichols

California cities are trying to gauge the impact of the Trump Administration’s latest effort to discourage sanctuary jurisdictions.

State Government

California's 'Sanctuary State Bill' Advances In Assembly

July 5, 2017 | Ben Bradford

A bill that would extend “sanctuary city” protections for immigrants across California is continuing to move through the state Legislature, after passing the Senate months ago.

Administration: No Immediate Plans To Halt Immigration Order

April 28, 2017

The Trump administration has told two California counties it has no plans right now to seek a court ruling immediately reinstating the president's executive order to withhold funding from communities that limit cooperation with authorities.

State Government

Federal Court In San Francisco Blocks Trump's Threat Against Sanctuary Cities

April 25, 2017

The president's immigration policies have been dealt another setback. A federal judge ruling will stop the administration from penalizing sanctuary cities as a lawsuit winds through the courts.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

California's First Legal Challenge Against President Trump

April 14, 2017

The first legal challenge to Trump’s Executive Order on Sanctuary Cities begins on Friday. State government reporter Ben Bradford joins Insight from San Francisco for a preview of the case.

State Government

Senate Approves Bill To Make California A 'Sanctuary State'

April 4, 2017 | Julia Mitric

California is one step closer to becoming the nation's first 'sanctuary state.' The state Senate voted along party lines Monday to pass a bill that would prevent local law enforcement from using their resources to aid federal immigration agents.