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Exclusive | Congress opens investigations into San Francisco, San Diego's 'sanctuary city' policies
- The House Judiciary Committee is probing sanctuary city policies in San Francisco and San Diego, demanding records from local police and sheriffs.
- The letters demand records dating back to 2020, including ICE detainer interactions and policies regarding non-U.S. citizens.
- San Francisco Police Chief Derrick Lew and Sheriff Paul Miyamoto face pressure to hand over records by June 16.
- San Diego officials, including Police Chief Scott Wahl and Sheriff Kelly Martinez, are also under scrutiny for their cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
- The letters also reference San Diego’s Due Process and Safety Ordinance and a 2024 county policy on cooperation with ICE.
- The investigation is part of a broader GOP effort against sanctuary cities during President Trump’s second term.
- Letters were sent to officials in multiple cities nationwide, signaling wider scrutiny beyond California.
- The inquiry emphasizes local cooperation with ICE and allegations that sanctuary policies endanger communities.
- The scope includes policy documents, communications, and ICE detainer interactions across agencies.
- The probe underscores ongoing political leverage around immigration policy at the federal level.
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