An Orange County Superior Court ruled on Thursday that Senate Bill 54 – called by some a “sanctuary state law” – was unconstitutional. A suit challenging the law, which limits local law […]
H. Beach wins a battle vs. SB 54
SB 54 battle goes to court on Sept. 27
The City of Huntington Beach’s battle against state Senate Bill 54, which limits cooperation between local law enforcement agencies and federal immigration officers, will have its day in court on Sept. 27 […]
Retorts: Skating on the edge of theater
When I was a kid, I was fascinated by a “sport” called roller derby. The illegitimate cousin of professional “wrestling,” this cheesy enterprise was broadcast on Channel 13 and involved a bunch […]
City Council takes stand against SB 54
By Jim Tortolano After nearly five hours and nearly 90 speakers, the Westminster City Council voted Wednesday night to join with other Orange County cities in opposing Senate Bill 54. The vote […]
Retorts: Sift SB 54 facts from rumor
At every public meeting of city councils in Orange County, whenever the subject of sanctuary cities comes up, there seems to be a lot more heat than light. As I write this, […]
Council to consider “sanctuary” action
The issue of “sanctuary city” laws will go before the Westminster City Council when it meets on Wednesday. Councilwoman Margie Rice is asking the council to support the U.S. Department of Justice’s […]
Lawsuit vs. SB 54 approved on 6-1 vote
By Jim Tortolano After more than four hours of public comments that included everything from statistics to chants, from a song to angry insults, the Huntington Beach City Council voted 6-1 Monday […]
Council to consider anti-SB 54 lawsuit
A proposal for the City of Huntington Beach to join in legal challenges to a state law limiting cooperation between California law enforcement agencies and the federal government in matters of illegal […]
