El Cajon sues California over sanctuary law limiting police cooperation with federal immigration enforcement
El Cajon, a Southern California city, filed a lawsuit challenging Senate Bill 54, a 2017 state law that restricts local police coordination with federal immigration agencies. The lawsuit was prompted by a February 2025 incident where federal authorities identified 52 potentially trafficked children but state policies prevented local officials from acting. Mayor Eric Wells argues the law creates an impossible legal position for officers caught between conflicting federal and state requirements.
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“EXCLUSIVE: Democrat Law Blocking Police From Saving Trafficked Kids Is Getting Called Out”
“Exclusive – El Cajon Mayor Bill Wells Says Leftist Immigration Policies Made State Dangerous: 'It's Not Safe to Be in California'”
“Small border town goes to war with California over ICE: 'Most important days of my life'”