Former California Governor Jerry Brown has expressed concerns over the state's sanctuary law, suggesting that it has been stretched beyond its original intent.
In a recent interview with Sacramentos ABC10, Brown voiced his belief that certain cities, such as San Francisco, have taken the law to an extreme, creating an almost insurmountable barrier between state and federal government.
According to Breitbart, Brown stated, [T]he bill that I signed had a number of exceptions. In other words, people who were convicted of violent crimes orserious crimes, were not getting any benefit of any so-called sanctuary." He further explained that the law was designed to allow state officials to handle state-level matters, rather than attempting to act as federal officials, as he believes is the case in Texas. "Subsequent legislation, I think, has taken it broader, and some of the cities like San Francisco have gone way, way beyond in their effort to create a wall, almost a separation of state and federal government," Brown added.
The former governor also mentioned that this overreach could prove to be problematic. However, he noted that Democrats are now responding to these issues, stating, "we need to control the border, we need a more regular process to bring immigrants in.
Despite his criticisms, Brown does not believe that California is actively defying federal law. His comments highlight the ongoing debate surrounding sanctuary laws and their implementation, particularly in traditionally liberal states like California. The discussion underscores the importance of maintaining a balance between state autonomy and federal oversight, a principle deeply rooted in conservative values.
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