Governor Jerry Brown is still undecided whether he will veto or sign into law SB 54—the California Values Act also known as Sanctuary State bill.
The Sanctuary State bill provides protections for undocumented immigrants. Last week, the California legislature passed the bill and sent it to the governor’s desk for signature.
Gov. Brown told reporters he is still weighing his decision regarding the bill. He made the statement after the press conference at the Bloomberg Business Forum in New York City on Wednesday.
The California governor also said, “I have to read their arguments,” in response to a question regarding the increasing pressure on him to reject the bill.
Gov. Brown urges White House to reconsider its immigration policy
Reporters also asked Gov. Brown if he believes the Sanctuary State bill harms public safety. He responded the legislation “conforms to federal law.”
Additionally, The White House should reconsider its immigration policy, according to him. “I would urge the Trump administration to take a second look at the policy of immigration,” he sated.
