🛑California sheriffs push back against DOJ data subpoenas
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Immigration
Civil Rights
In July 2025, Los Angeles and San Francisco sheriffs Robert Luna and Paul Miyamoto publicly resisted the Justice Department’s request for noncitizen inmate records, citing state sanctuary laws. They signaled legal action rather than compliance, escalating federal-state tensions over immigration enforcement. Their stance highlights how local law enforcement can defend community trust and legal protections.
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Why This Matters
Community trust at stake
In July 2025, LA County Sheriff Robert Luna refused to hand over records on 17,000 noncitizen inmates, protecting trust for an estimated 1.6 million residents in immigrant neighborhoods who report crimes to police.
Rising legal costs
Los Angeles and San Francisco could each spend up to $750,000 on court fights through early 2026, money that might otherwise fund school resource officers or neighborhood mental-health teams.
Crime reporting drops
After California’s 2017 Values Act passed, San Francisco saw a 22% uptick in immigrant-community reports by 2023; if people fear federal subpoenas again, the city could lose 1,200 police investigations annually.
Your voice matters
You can petition your county board by August 15, 2025, to adopt clear rules on federal data demands—potentially securing legal support for 3,500 low-income families this year.
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Which two sheriffs publicly resisted the DOJ’s data subpoenas in July 2025?
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Which federal department issued the subpoenas for noncitizen inmate records in July 2025?
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