Officials in Santa Ana – Orange County’s only Sanctuary City – are joining a federal lawsuit challenging the ICE raids across Southern California and federal immigration officers conducting warrantless stops and arrests.
The lawsuit also accuses federal immigration enforcement agencies like ICE of using excessive force and racially profiling people.
“By joining this lawsuit, the city stands in solidarity with neighboring jurisdictions to challenge enforcement actions that undermine public trust and violate due process. Respecting constitutional rights is not optional — it is fundamental to good governance and community safety,” reads a Tuesday evening news release…