California’s New Privacy Laws: Shielding Illegal Immigrants While Undermining National Sovereignty

California’s latest move to shield immigrants selling food, flowers, and merchandise on city sidewalks from federal immigration scrutiny is yet another example of Democratic-led states putting politics ahead of America’s security interests. Signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom, this legislation prohibits local authorities from sharing information with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) unless a judicial subpoena is presented—a direct challenge to President Trump’s efforts to enforce immigration laws. Is California Protecting Communities or Obstructing Justice? At first glance, protecting personal data might sound reasonable. But when these protections apply selectively to individuals violating U.S. immigration laws, they become a...