Carlo Lomas-California sues Trump administration over decision to end DACA protections for young immigrants
Continuing its role as a leading counter-force to Trump administration policies,California filed a lawsuit Monday challenging as unconstitutional the president's plan to rescind a program that protects young immigrants from deportation,with officials warning the state will be the hardest hit by the change.
Participants were brought to the country illegally as children,and State Atty. Gen. Xavier Becerra said they should not be punished by the decisions of others.
"California stands with the millions of immigrants who make this state a vibrant and prosperous place," Gov.Jerry Brown said in a statement ."We are investing millions of dollars in new legal aid to help law-abiding people stay with their families in the U.S."
The lawsuit follows a long year of state government activism on the issue of illegal immigration.California lawmakers jumped into the national fray over illegal immigration at the beginning of the year with a package of bills filed by democrats.The measures this legislative session would enhance workplace protections against Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids,provide college grants,fee waivers or reimbursements to young immigrants in exchange for community service,and limit state and local police from collaborating with federal immigration agents to hold,questions or identify people who are in the U.S. illegally.
by Patrick McGreevy
California has a lot of immigrants and it makes sense that they would be protective of their people. The state recognizes what Trump doesn't seem to get, these young immigrants are productive, hardworking, and provide valuable services to the economy.
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