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ICE threatens to increase arrests in California and other sanctuary jurisdictions in response to California becoming a sanctuary state

  1. Original Date Announced

    October 6, 2017

    In response to passage of California Senate Bill 54 making California a sanctuary state, ICE Acting Director Tom Homan issues a press release threatening to increase at-large arrests in California and other sanctuary jurisdictions. He also threatened to detain individuals arrested in California in detention facilities outside of the state, "far away" from their friends and family. [ID #286]

    ICE Press Release
  2. Effective Date

    October 6, 2017

Current Status

Not in effect

Original Trump Policy Status

Status: Final/Actual
Trump Administration Action: Change in Practice
Subject Matter: Interior
Agencies Affected: ICE

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