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LASD transferred at least 20 inmates over to ICE. Sheriff Luna explains why
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, JUL 18 – The transfers involved inmates facing serious charges and were conducted under federal judicial warrants, overriding California sanctuary laws, with 20 inmates moved in May and June.
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L.A. County sheriff says there's 'no choice' but to honor ICE warrants for jail inmates
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said Thursday that the law requires inmates be turned over to ICE when a federal judge issues a warrant, but the department also continues to follow 'sanctuary' policies and does not cooperate on civil immigration enforcement.
LA County Sheriff Luna Defends Compliance with Federal Warrants - Davis Vanguard
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna stated that his department is legally obligated to comply with federal judicial warrants and has "no choice" but to transfer certain individuals in county custody to ICE, while also reiterating that his department does not honor ICE detainers or requests for transfers.
LA County sheriff says there's 'no choice' but to honor ICE warrants for jail inmates
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said Thursday that his department has "no choice" but to turn inmates over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement when it receives federal judicial warrants seeking the transfer of inmates in its county jails.
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