Breaking: Riverside Sheriff Chad Bianco says deputies “have not, are not, and will not” engage in immigration enforcement, denies ICE raid reports, criticizes SB54. What do you think? Comment. Source: CBS Los Angeles. (cbsnews.com)
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Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, a Republican candidate for California governor, announced he will not task deputies with immigration enforcement, saying “the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office and your deputies have not, are not, and will not engage in any type of immigration enforcement.” He denied reports of ICE raids by local deputies, criticized California’s sanctuary law SB 54, and said he will cooperate with ICE to remove criminals from county jails where legally permitted. Bianco’s comments follow statewide fears of federal immigration sweeps and add heat to his law‑and‑order gubernatorial campaign. The announcement sparked protests and national media attention nationwide. (cbsnews.com)
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Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, a Republican running for California governor, announced in a social-media video that his office will not participate in immigration enforcement. (latimes.com) He said deputies “have not, are not and will not” carry out ICE-style raids and emphasized that immigration enforcement is the federal government’s responsibility amid heightened fears of local sweeps. (cbsnews.com) Bianco pushed back on online reports of raids at schools, businesses and churches and said his agency has worked to build trust with immigrant communities. (latimes.com) The statement comes as debate over California’s sanctuary law and cooperation with ICE intensifies, and he rejected rumors of raids. (latimes.com)
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