Law Enforcement: Bill and Immigration Officers

law enforcement: The bill, known as SB-54, is intended to bolster the state's immigrant protections, which are already among the toughest in the nation, according to The Chronicle Herald. The legislation will now be considered by Gov. California lawmakers approved a sanctuary state bill on Saturday that would put new restrictions on interactions between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities, drawing the ire of federal officials who argued the legislation prioritizes politics over public safety. Jerry Brown, who announced his support after the top state Senate leader agreed to water down the bill and preserve authority for jail and prison officials to co-operate with immigration officers in many cases. They've also approved money for legal assistance and college scholarships for people living illegally in the U.S., and made it harder for businesses and government agencies to disclose people's immigration status. The legislation is the latest effort by Democratic lawmakers in California, home to an estimated 2.3 million immigrants without legal authorization, to create barriers to President Donald Trump's campaign pledge to step up deportation efforts. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.