Federal immigration enforcement may soon escalate in California as the Department of Justice is now requesting inmate data from sheriff’s departments in major California counties. According to the DOJ, the idea is to prioritize safety, however concerns are on the rise regarding its legality.
“This is not an immigration story,” said immigration attorney and founder of Eaton and Associates, Win Eaton. “It’s a fundamental fight over federalism, privacy, and the relationship between communities and police. Can we trust our local governments to protect us.”
This statement comes from a conversation between 23ABC and immigration attorney Win Eaton, following a press release from the Department of Justice…