Tustin resident and local attorney Lee Fink writes that despite one’s feelings about challenging the state’s sanctuary state law, Orange County residents do not need to spend even more tax dollars to hire even more lawyers for this case. Fink notes that it’s financially irresponsible for the Board of Supervisors to spend money on more lawyers for a political stunt.
Tag: Sanctuary Laws
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Syed: From OC to DC, Yes to Hate
Shakeel Syed, Executive Director of Orange County Communities Organized for Responsible Development (OCCORD), writes that Orange County Supervisors are distracting the public away from mismanagement and lack of leadership by joining the federal lawsuit against California.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Top Stories
OC to Join Federal Lawsuit Against California Sanctuary Laws
The Orange County Board of Supervisors voted 4-0 in closed session Tuesday to join the U.S. Justice Department lawsuit against California’s sanctuary laws.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Cortes: Liberal Cities Must Respond to Attacks Against Sanctuary
Santa Ana resident Hairo Cortes writes that liberal cities across California, like Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Santa Ana, should counter the actions of entities like the OC Sheriff’s Department and support the state in the Justice Department’s Sanctuary lawsuit with amicus briefs of their own.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Perea: OC Supervisors Fuel Attacks on Immigrant Communities
Santa Ana resident Carlos Perea writes that Orange County Supervisors are fanning racist sentiment against immigrants by launching an initiative to join efforts attacking California’s Sanctuary State initiative.
Posted inGovernment, Top Stories
OC Supervisors Consider Fighting California’s Sanctuary State Law
Supervisor Shawn Nelson’s lawsuit proposal is expected to be discussed in closed session at Tuesday’s supervisors meeting, and public comment will be heard before the item is considered.
Posted inAnaheim, Collegiate News Service
Anaheim established as “Welcoming City”
In a period of DACA repeals and attempts to create stricter immigration laws, Anaheim Mayor Tom Tait said he wants his city to feel a little more welcoming to immigrants.
Posted inAnaheim, Economy, Investigative
Anaheim Mayor Blocks Debates, Prompting Accusation He’s “Undemocratic”
Anaheim Mayor Tom Tait shut down discussion on two items by City Council members Lucille Kring and Kris Murray during a heated meeting, prompting accusations from the councilwomen that Tait was stifling debate.
Posted inAnaheim, News Briefs
Anaheim to Vote on Sanctuary City
Councilwoman Lucille Kring has called for a vote on whether or not to declare Anaheim a sanctuary city.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Education, Top Stories
Anaheim High School District Unanimously OKs Sanctuary Policy
The resolution outlines existing laws and policies that prohibit schools from sharing student information and prevent federal enforcement at schools and other sensitive locations.
