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The County of Orange seeks to intervene in the lawsuit against the CA State Sanctuary laws

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The County of Orange Seeks to Intervene in the Department of Justice Litigation against California State “Sanctuary” Laws

SANTA ANA, CA— The County of Orange has filed a motion for leave to intervene and join in the pending case United States v. California, Case #18-264. The Department of Justice’s lawsuit seeks to restore the federal government’s Constitutional authority and sole jurisdiction over immigration issues and to end the existing conflict that local law enforcement encounters with state law. Continue reading→

Effort to prevent the early release of serious felons and sex offenders blocked by the Senate’s Public Safety Committee

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Supervisor Pat Bates

Senate Republican Leader Bates’ Effort to Prevent Early Release of Serious Felons and Sex Offenders Blocked by Senate Public Safety Committee

SACRAMENTO - Democrats on the Senate Public Safety Committee today voted down Senate Bill 976 by Senate Republican Leader Patricia Bates (R-Laguna Niguel) that would have prohibited the early release of many dangerous offenders into local communities. Senator Bates authored a similar bill, SB 75 last year, which was also rejected by the Senate Public Safety Committee on a partisan vote.

“The committee’s decision to not stop the potential early release of serious felons and sex offenders is disappointing, disturbing and dangerous,” said Senator Bates. “People who rape unconscious victims or assault peace officers with deadly weapons do not deserve early release because of the physical and emotional harm they have caused, and the threat they still pose to communities. Victims deserve better.” Continue reading→

The OC GOP has endorsed Travis Allen for Governor

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Assemblyman Travis Allen

Orange County Republican Party Endorses Travis Allen

Orange County Republican is the 13th County Party to endorse Travis Allen for Governor

SACRAMENTO, CA - Today, Assemblyman Travis Allen announced the endorsement of the Orange County Republican Central Committee. This is the 13th Republican County Party to endorse Travis Allen for Governor.

“I am honored to receive the endorsement of the Orange County Republican Party,” said Allen. “As the third largest county in the state and home to over half a million Republicans, Orange County is key to defeating Gavin Newsom.” Continue reading→

Kevin de León and the DPOC rip the OC Supervisors for opposing the Sanctuary State law

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Hon. Kevin de León and Democratic Party of Orange County Chair Fran Sdao issue statements on Orange County Board of Supervisors’ vote to enter legal action against SB 54

In response to the Orange County Board of Supervisors’ vote to challenge California state law SB 54, Hon. Kevin de León, author of the bill, and Democratic Party of Orange County Chair Fran Sdao issue the following: Continue reading→

California’s State A.G. threatens to arrest O.C. Sheriff Sandra Hutchens

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Eric Early: “Xavier Becerra’s Veiled Threat To Arrest Orange County Sheriff Hutchens Is A Disgusting Display Of Partisan Extremism”

LOS ANGELES, CA - Today, top Republican candidate for California Attorney General, Eric Early, issued the following statement in response to Xavier Becerra’s disgusting veiled threat to arrest Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens.

“Let me be very clear, I stand shoulder to shoulder with Sheriff Hutchens and the people of Orange County in opposition to California’s dangerous sanctuary state law and Xavier Becerra’s disgusting display of partisan extremism. Becerra is protecting illegal immigrant felons over the law-abiding, duly elected Sheriff of Orange County. Make no mistake, we are not talking about the hardworking immigrants that came to our state to find security and prosperity for their families—Becerra is choosing to protect people who came here illegally and then committed crimes, often repeatedly and violently, over the hardworking, law-abiding, taxpaying citizens of our state. The people of California will no longer stand for Sacramento Democrats’ alt-left policy of marketing our state as a safe haven for violent illegal immigrant felons.” Continue reading→

The OC Board of Supervisors voted today to oppose California’s Sanctuary State law

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 27, 2024

Contact: Denis Bilodeau, 714-749-6386

Orange County Supervisors votes to join the Department of Justice litigation against California State Law Senate Bill 54 “California Values Act”

SANTA ANA, CA— Today on a vote of 4-0, the Board of Supervisors authorized and directed County Counsel to intervene in the pending case United States v. California, Case #18-264 on behalf of the County of Orange. The Department of Justice’s lawsuit seeks to restore the federal government’s Constitutional authority and sole jurisdiction over immigration issues and end the existing conflict that local law enforcement encounters with state law. The County of Orange seeks to join this lawsuit.

This action seeks a temporary restraining order to stop enforcement of Senate Bill 54 that restricts local law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration authorities. Currently under SB 54 local law enforcement is unable to provide information of the release date of removable criminal aliens in custody. “The State of California has over-reached by pre-empting federal immigration law and is creating a public safety risk by allowing deportable criminal aliens back onto our streets upon their release from custody” said Supervisor Nelson. “This law undermines local law enforcement efforts to keep known criminals in custody” added Nelson.

“Since January 1st, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department released 172 inmates who were in the country illegally into the community because SB 54 prohibited us from notifying ICE” said Shawn Nelson.

Supervisor Nelson represents the cities of Fullerton, Anaheim, Buena Park, La Habra, Placentia and Brea on the Orange County Board of Supervisors.