{"id":2044757,"date":"2023-09-26T06:22:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-26T10:22:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-vetoes-bill-preventing-some-illegal-immigrant-inmates-from-being-handed-to-ice\/"},"modified":"2023-09-26T06:24:34","modified_gmt":"2023-09-26T10:24:34","slug":"newsom-vetoes-bill-preventing-some-illegal-immigrant-inmates-from-being-handed-to-ice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-vetoes-bill-preventing-some-illegal-immigrant-inmates-from-being-handed-to-ice\/","title":{"rendered":"Newsom rejects bill blocking transfer of certain undocumented inmates to ICE."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnewsom-vetoes-bill-preventing-some-illegal-immigrant-inmates-from-being-handed-to-ice%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2044757&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>California Governor Vetoes Bill\u200d Aimed at Limiting Collaboration Between State Prisons and ICE<\/h2>\n<p>California Governor Gavin\u200c Newsom has vetoed a \u2062bill that would have restricted\u200d the \u2062sharing of release schedules for\u2063 certain illegal immigrant inmates with the Department of \u2062Homeland Security and customs officials. The bill, Assembly Bill 1306, aimed to prevent\u2063 collaboration between state prison authorities and ICE for inmates convicted\u200d of certain offenses or being released with \u200cqualifying conditions.<\/p>\n<p>In his veto letter, Governor Newsom cited\u2064 existing law and\u200d concerns about the bill\u2063 affecting a \u2064significant number of people. He acknowledged the need\u200d for progress on the \u200cissue but stated that the corrections department already limits communications regarding illegal\u200c immigrants entering prison and approaching \u2063release dates.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>Related Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/california-bill-seeks-to-prevent-prisons-from-handing-illegal-immigrants-to-ice-5201985?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>California Bill Seeks to Prevent Prisons From Handing Illegal Immigrants to ICE<\/strong><\/a>  &#8211; Published on 4\/17\/2023<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/texas-deploys-more-buses-to-ship-illegal-immigrants-to-at-capacity-sanctuary-cities-5497600?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>Texas Deploys More Buses to Ship Illegal \u2064Immigrants to \u2062&#8217;At\u2063 Capacity&#8217; \u2062Sanctuary \u200cCities<\/strong><\/a>  &#8211; Published on 9\/24\/2023<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;I believe current law strikes the right balance on limiting interaction to \u2062support community trust and cooperation\u200c between law enforcement and local communities,&#8221; said Governor Newsom. &#8220;For this reason, I\u200d cannot sign this bill. However,\u200d as an Administration, we recognize that improvements in this process are important.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Since the implementation\u200b of the California Values Act in \u20622018, state law enforcement \u200bagencies have been prohibited from collaborating with federal\u2064 immigration enforcement efforts. However, this legislation \u200cdoes not apply to the operations of the corrections department, \u200cwhich is not a law enforcement agency. The vetoed bill\u200d aimed to\u2064 regulate \u200cthe\u200d department with similar\u2063 guidelines.<\/p>\n<p>The news of the governor&#8217;s veto has\u2062 disappointed the bill&#8217;s principal author, Assemblywoman Wendy Carrillo. She expressed \u200cher disappointment on social\u2064 media, stating that the intention of the Legislature was never to exclude immigrants from restorative justice reform policies.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width:600px\" class=\"alignnone\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"image-url\" alt=\"California Assemblywoman Wendy Carrillo, D-Los Angeles, speaks at a hearing with the Assembly \u2062Judiciary Committee in Sacramento, Calif., on March 28, 2023.\"><figcaption>California Assemblywoman Wendy Carrillo, D-Los Angeles, speaks at a hearing with the\u200b Assembly Judiciary\u2062 Committee in Sacramento, Calif., on\u2062 March 28, 2023. (Screenshot via California State Assembly)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The\u2062 bill was written to provide \u200bincarcerated illegal immigrants with similar protections as other\u2062 inmates in\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/some-california-bills-that-can-die-without-discussion-on-sept-1\/\" title=\"California Bills That May Perish Unnoticed by Sept. 1\">criminal \u2062justice reform measures<\/a>. It aimed to reduce the prison population and restore equality in\u200d the system. The legislation was supported by numerous organizations, \u200cincluding SEIU California, the San Francisco Public Defender&#8217;s Office, and the Los Angeles County Board of\u2062 Supervisors.<\/p>\n<p>Supporters argue \u2064that California&#8217;s policies have a significant impact due to its large immigrant population, and they believe the state has an obligation to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-vetoes-bill-preventing-some-illegal-immigrant-inmates-from-being-handed-to-ice\/\" title=\"Newsom rejects bill blocking transfer of certain undocumented inmates to ICE.\">lead national-level \u200bdiscussions<\/a> on the issue. Despite the veto, Assemblywoman Carrillo plans to reintroduce the bill in the future to address what she sees as a dual system of\u200b justice in California.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the \u2064arguments in favor\u2063 of restricting interaction between state \u2063prisons and ICE to protect immigrant communities?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ments can be made to ensure the safety and security of our communities while upholding the rights of all individuals.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The vetoed \u2062bill, which was\u2062 introduced by Assemblywoman Blanca Rubio, aimed to restrict the \u2063collaboration between state prisons and \u200cUS Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in order to protect certain illegal immigrant inmates from deportation. It specifically \u2064targeted inmates convicted of\u200d offenses unrelated to their immigration status or who were being released with certain qualifying conditions,\u2064 such as completing a rehab program or having a serious medical condition.<\/p>\n<p>The bill sought to prevent state prison authorities from sharing release schedules\u200b of these inmates with ICE and other customs officials. Its\u200c proponents\u200c argued that \u200crestricting \u200cinteraction between state prisons\u2063 and ICE would protect immigrant communities and\u200d prevent\u2064 unnecessary detentions and deportations. By limiting the information shared, advocates claimed that family members and legal \u2064representatives would have more \u2062time to handle potential immigration cases and ensure due process.<\/p>\n<p>However, Governor \u200cNewsom&#8217;s veto reflects his concerns about the bill&#8217;s potential implications. He emphasized that existing law\u200c already strikes the right balance in limiting interaction \u2064to support \u2062community trust and cooperation between law enforcement and local communities. The governor acknowledged the need for progress in addressing the issue and recognized that improvements can be made. However, he argued that the existing\u200b limitations on communication regarding illegal immigrants entering prison and approaching release dates are sufficient. <\/p>\n<p>Newsom&#8217;s decision to veto \u2063the bill has sparked mixed reactions. Supporters of the bill are disappointed, \u200bviewing the veto as a missed opportunity to protect immigrant inmates and their families. They \u200cargue that restricting collaboration between\u2064 state prisons and ICE is \u2062crucial to safeguarding vulnerable individuals and preventing unjust deportations.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, opponents of the bill, including some law enforcement agencies, welcome the governor&#8217;s veto. They believe that collaboration between\u200b state prisons \u200dand ICE is necessary to ensure public safety and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sanctuary-city-los-angeles-decries-abbott-for-busing-migrants-from-texas-it-is-abhorrent\/\" title=\"LA, a sanctuary city, condemns Abbott for transporting migrants from Texas, calling it \"abhorrent.\"\">uphold federal immigration laws<\/a>. They argue that restricting communication\u200d between these entities could hinder efforts to \u200cidentify and apprehend \u2064dangerous\u2064 criminals who are\u200c in the country illegally.<\/p>\n<p>The issue \u2062of immigration enforcement and collaboration between\u200d state and federal authorities has been a contentious one, especially in states like \u200dCalifornia that have adopted sanctuary policies to protect undocumented immigrants. The vetoed bill is just one of the many \u2064pieces of legislation and policies that have emerged from this ongoing debate.<\/p>\n<p>As the debate continues, it \u2062is clear that finding a \u2064balance between prioritizing public safety and protecting the rights of all individuals,\u200d regardless of immigration status, remains \u200ca\u2064 complex challenge. It is essential for policymakers\u200b to engage in thoughtful and\u200c comprehensive discussions to address these concerns and ensure a \u200dfair and just system for all.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, Governor Newsom&#8217;s veto of \u200cAssembly Bill 1306 \u200breflects his belief that current law\u2063 achieves the right balance\u200c in\u200d limiting interaction between state prisons and immigration authorities. While acknowledging the need for progress, he maintains that the existing restrictions are sufficient to protect community trust and cooperation while upholding the rights of all individuals. As the immigration debate \u2062evolves, it is crucial\u200d for lawmakers and advocates to continue working towards effective solutions that\u2064 prioritize public safety and ensure fairness and justice\u200d for all individuals involved.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed Assembly Bill 1306 on Sept. 22. The bill aimed to prevent the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation from sharing release schedules of certain illegal immigrant inmates with the Department of Homeland Security and customs officials. 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