California Lawmakers Vote For Stronger Immigrant Protections

SACRAMENTO (AP) — Lawmakers in the California Assembly have voted to strengthen protections for immigrants in the country illegally who are victims or witnesses of crimes.
Lawmakers passed a bill Thursday to prohibit law enforcement from detaining a crime victim or witness for a suspected or actual immigration violation. The bill still requires approval by the state Senate and a signature from the governor.
Assemblyman Reggie Jones-Sawyer said his bill will help people cooperate with law e