Appearing on Fox News ‘Hannity’ on Thursday, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi explained the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) recent decision to sue California Governor Gavin Newsom and the state, detailing the administration’s broad legal efforts to challenge state policies, including alleged “illegal gerrymandering” and “sanctuary city” provisions.
The initial point of contention discussed was a lawsuit over California’s plan for gerrymandering. Bondi characterized the plan as an “illicit power grab,” asserting that the state was openly attempting to “create seats based on race,” which she stated is illegal.
“We sued them today, we’re gonna continue suing California… until they start complying with the laws of our country,” Bondi vowed.
The Attorney General also focused on the DOJ’s legal challenge to California’s status as a “sanctuary state,” arguing that such policies violate the U.S. Constitution’s Supremacy Clause, which grants jurisdiction over immigration to the federal government.
When asked if such policies are “not aiding and abetting in the lawbreaking,” Bondi confirmed the DOJ’s view:
- Aiding and Abetting: “It is, and that’s why we’re looking at all of these cities, all of these sanctuary states. We’re suing them civilly.”
- Public Safety: She further argued that sanctuary jurisdictions pose a public safety risk because they “jeopardize the lives of our men and women in law enforcement and the citizens that live there,” noting that an illegal alien who is a criminal or gang member would logically seek refuge in a sanctuary city.
- Legal Culpability: Bondi also suggested that politicians who adopt and enforce these provisions could face legal consequences, stating that there is “definite civil liability of course on behalf of these elected officials and these cities and these states.”
Bondi concluded the discussion on the matter with a promise to prevail: “We’re winning and we’re going to win and we’re going to protect the people of this country.”
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