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California Officials Clash Over ICE Inmate Transfers

7/18/2025

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The U.S. Justice Department's demand for California counties to hand over non-citizen inmate lists has sparked fierce criticism from state officials, who argue it violates sanctuary laws. In a contentious move, L.A. County has begun transferring inmates to ICE again, navigating the legal landscape while tensions over immigration policies simmer.

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The U.S. Justice Department's demand for California counties to hand over non-citizen inmate lists has sparked fierce criticism from state officials, who argue it violates sanctuary laws. In a contentious move, L.A. County has begun transferring inmates to ICE again, navigating the legal landscape while tensions over immigration policies simmer.