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California Sanctuary City Faces Major Roadblock

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Sheriff Kelly Martinez says she will continue to notify ICE when people not authorized to be in the country are released from county jails.

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors adopted a new policy designed to stop jails from working with ICE officials.

The county will not provide assistance or cooperation to ICE, "including by giving ICE agents access to individuals".

Studies have shown that fear of deportation and heightened collaboration between local law enforcement and immigration officials can discourage reporting crimes.

It isn't clear how the sheriff and county officials plan to go forward.

Sanctuary cities that do not follow Trump 's agenda could possibly face legal challenges when he takes office.