While some Democratic leaders are working to "Trump-proof" their jurisdictions and states from President-elect Donald Trump's proposed immigration policies, their efforts face limitations, as immigration law and enforcement remain largely under federal control.
In California, state leaders have pledged to protect their immigrant communities and have publicly refused to cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). At the same time, ICE is seeking a new detention facility near San Francisco, which could potentially accelerate Trump's promised deportation operations in the state, despite strong local resistance.
