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Feds push back on sanctuary policies to keep dangerous illegal immigrants off the streets after jail release
- Federal officials say California sanctuary policies hinder detention and removal of high-risk undocumented immigrants.
- Operation Guardian Angel coordinates agencies to flag inmates with prior removals for federal charges.
- Essayli argues detainers were more effective before sanctuary laws limited state cooperation.
- Officials claim the enforcement push could incur hundreds of millions, if not billions, in costs.
- State discretion over transfers lies with Gov. Gavin Newsom, while county sheriffs control local detainers.
- Essayli links post-release violence to sanctuary policies to argue for stricter cooperation.
- The effort involves fingerprinting and jail records to flag individuals with prior removals.
- Critics say sanctuary policies aim to protect public safety but may reduce arrests in custody.
- The discussion centers on California being labeled a sanctuary state by state law.
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