California Democratic gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra used a CNN debate on Wednesday night to accuse Republican rival Steve Hilton of favoring some immigrants over others, according to Mediaite. Becerra, who is Mexican-American, made the charge after the two candidates were asked about California’s limits on helping federal immigration authorities.
Moderator Jake Tapper said about one million people have been deported nationwide since 2025 under President Donald Trump. He then told Hilton that California law prohibits state and local law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration authorities, except in cases involving dangerous criminals.
