Immigration advocates and legislators across the state of California have
taken quick steps to address and hopefully minimize the impact of many
of Trump’s new actions on immigration. Whether resorting to legal action
challenging Trump policies
or working to resolve other immigration problems that Trump has not yet
addressed, California politicians and activists will pose a strong opposition
to many immigration policies and orders issued by the Trump administration.
Some government leaders have voiced their intentions of suing the Trump
administration over its intention to withhold federal funding from cities
and communities with sanctuary policies. California Attorney General Xavier
Becerra quickly pointed out that Trump’s executive orders cannot
violate or replace existing laws, and that the California Department of
Justice will protect all of its residents from unwanted or illegal intrusions,
including the federal government. U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein raised
concerns about the administration’s failure to address the fate
of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, as well
as the administration’s request to Congress to divert billions of
dollars to build a border wall. The California Senate has introduced a
number of bills designed to thwart the Trump administration’s policies
on immigration. One such bill prevents the usage of state and local tax
dollars and law enforcement resources for efforts to assist Immigrations
and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Likewise, the Due Process for All Act is
designed to ensure that all immigrants facing removal have due process
protections and adequate legal representation. Other government officials
expressed dismay at the negative impact on the economy that mass deportations
would have. They also indicated that the withholding of federal funding
from those communities with sanctuary policies would make their cities
and counties less safe due to an inability to adequately fund law enforcement
efforts. Concerns about the due process rights of immigrants facing removal
are paramount. While the California legislature is working to protect
its immigrant residents, the reality is that many immigrants are already
facing deportation and many more will be facing deportation in the near
future. When you or a loved one is charged with deportation,
Landerholm Immigration, A.P.C.
is here to help. Our California deportation defense lawyers care about
your future, as well as that of your family. We want you to be able to
remain in the U.S. with your family, enjoying the life that you have created.
As a result, we will be at your side throughout all aspects of the removal
process, and work closely with you to build the strongest possible deportation
defense case. Call your
Oakland immigration lawyer
today and learn about asylum and other potential defenses to your removal charges.
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