On the other hand, California Senate President Pro Tempore Toni Atkins promised to continue to work closely with all parties to protect the health and safety of our community.” She also stressed that the government’s proposal is “no panacea, but it is progress.”
The governor’s proposed budget for the Immigration Rapid Response Program included $5 million for this year. The Jewish Family Service of San Diego will receive $2.2 million to fund its proposed migrant shelter. The organization already received $500,000 from the California Department of Social Services for the project.
Meanwhile, Assembly Member Lorena Gonzalez, commented, “The Trump Administration has neglected its responsibility… If the federal government is failing to lead, California and San Diego County is showing it can do more to help address the migrant refugee situation.”
In 2017, then-Governor Jerry Brown signed into law SB 54, officially making California a “sanctuary state.” He also approved AB 103 and AB 450, which provide further protections for the immigrant community.
