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Criminal

Jan. 28, 2025

California launches human trafficking task force amid sanctuary law debate

Attorney General Rob Bonta will join federal officials Tuesday to announce a Sacramento Regional Human Trafficking Task Force. While Democrats emphasize existing exceptions in California's sanctuary laws for serious crimes, Republican lawmakers, led by Assembly Member Kate Sanchez, are pushing legislation to expand exemptions for human traffickers and enhance coordination with federal authorities.

On Tuesday, Attorney General Rob Bonta and other Democratic politicians will stand side-by-side with an official from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to announce a new Sacramento Regional Human Trafficking Task Force.

The news conference comes at a time when "sanctuary" jurisdictions, such as California, are facing sharp criticism from President Trump, his allies, and even moderate voters for refusing to assist federal immigration authorities in deporting undoc...

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