California Gov. Jerry Brown: Feds making up "lies" in sanctuary city lawsuit

The Trump administration's feud with California hit a fever pitch Wednesday when the Justice Department sued the state over its sanctuary laws that protect undocumented immigrants. Twenty-one percent of the nation's undocumented population lives in California.

Attorney General Jeff Sessions traveled to the heart of the resistance, telling the state to "back off" on immigration. 

"California is using every power it has, powers it doesn't have, to frustrate federal law enforcement," he said.
While Sessions was complaining about California obstructing justice, protesters were outside the state capitol obstructing traffic. But the protest also attracted some counter-demonstrators wearing "Make America Great Again" caps.

California Gov. Jerry Brown quickly answered the challenge.

"We've never had Washington come to California and sue the state and make up lies," Brown said.

The Justice Department lawsuit attempts to block three state laws. One restricts police from tipping off immigration agents about someone's legal status. Another prevents U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from keeping detainees in local jails.



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