California Sanctuary Laws Jeopardize Migrant Child Safety, Critics Allege

“That doesn’t make us federal immigration officers,” Wells said. “It just means that our officers could do their job like they’ve always done in the past before this unconstitutional law of SB 54 was passed.” “All a welfare check on anybody in our city, regardless of immigration status, is: Are they okay?” Goble added. “If they are, thank you very much. Have a good day. See you later.” Wells noted the lawsuit is not about deputizing local police as immigration agents, but about ensuring officers can do basic public-safety work without running afoul of state law.