California Sheriffs Defy DOJ Demand for Noncitizen Inmate Records

Sheriffs from Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Santa Clara counties publicly refused to comply with DOJ requests for noncitizen inmate data, citing state sanctuary laws and constitutional concerns. California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the state would provide legal support to sheriffs facing federal pressure. The defiance set up a direct legal confrontation between California and the federal government.