ICE arrests nine sex offenders in California sanctuary cities

California’s sanctuary policies are facing criticism after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested nine convicted sex offenders in Los Angeles. ICE claims that California has declined to honor over 4,500 immigration detainers for criminal migrants since January 2025, releasing them back into communities. The agency emphasizes the need for local cooperation to remove dangerous offenders, highlighting specific cases of individuals released before detainers could be placed.

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