Statement on the Department of Justice’s Civil Suit Challenging Three California Lawsuits

In response to the DOJ’s civil suit challenging three California laws aimed at ensuring law enforcement can protect public safety without eroding its relationship with immigrant communities; and ensuring the basic rights and safety of non-citizens subject to detention and deportation in the state, Nicole Austin-Hillery, Executive Director of the US Program at Human Rights Watch said: “California has every interest in deciding it can best protect its residents by enabling its law enforcement officers to do their work without stoking fear and stigma in immigrant communities. The state is also acting…

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