⏳Justice Department demands immigrant jail records from all states
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On July 20, the DOJ gave California sheriffs 30 days to hand over names, charges, and release dates of all noncitizen inmates. AG Pamela Bondi said the timeline enforces federal immigration law against state sanctuary statutes. Los Angeles and San Francisco sheriffs pushed back, citing privacy and state protections.
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Why This Matters
Countdown begins:
Sheriffs have just one month—track the 30-day clock to see if they comply or challenge the order.
Sanctuary showdown:
You’ll learn how federal deadlines clash with California’s voter-approved sanctuary rules.
Community impact:
Immigrant families may face sudden detentions—organize local legal clinics to help.
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How much time did the DOJ give California sheriffs to provide noncitizen inmate data?
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What specific information did the DOJ request about noncitizen inmates?
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Which California counties were specifically mentioned as targets of the DOJ requests?
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What California law limits sheriffs' cooperation with federal immigration authorities?
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How did Governor Newsom's office respond to the DOJ request?
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According to LA County Sheriff Robert Luna, what information does his department lack?
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What enforcement tool did the DOJ threaten to use if sheriffs don't comply voluntarily?
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What did San Francisco Sheriff Paul Miyamoto say about federal access to inmate information?
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