Three County Supervisors Could Face Criminal Prosecution if They Don't Back Down
- Susan Heavilin
- Jan 6
- 2 min read
It's one thing to vote that you're turning San Diego County into a "super sanctuary". It's quite another to stand by that decision when the Federal Government is breathing down your neck and threatening you with criminal prosecution.
“No man is above the law and no man is below it; nor do we ask any man’s permission when we require him to obey it. Obedience to the law is demanded as a right; not asked as a favor.” —President Theodore Roosevelt
Supervisors Nora Vargas, Terra Lawson-Remer and Monica Montgomery Steppe voted in favor of a "super sanctuary" at the December 12, 2024 Supervisor meeting. A resolution was passed by the majority stating that San Diego County will not assist or cooperate with federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Supervisor Jim Desmond stood as a lone vote against the pack and Supervisor Joel Anderson was absent.
Just eleven days later on December 23, 2024, a six-page letter from James Rogers, Senior Counsel for the America First Legal Foundation was sent to Supervisor Vargas. It summed up with the following two sentences:
"But no matter your views on our Union, the fact of the matter is that you and the other officials who support or enforce sanctuary laws, policies, and regulations have a very personal stake in the matter – you each could face criminal prosecution and civil liability for your illegal acts. We urge you to do the right thing, protect your citizens, and comply with federal law." —James Rogers, America First Legal Foundation senior counsel
Chairwoman Nora Vargas possibly felt the heat when she decided to step down from her position, leaving the others to fend for themselves. Three supervisors voted for a super sanctuary. Will three supervisor positions be opening up soon?
CalMatters writes nonpartisan news happening in California. They recently published the letter written by America First Legal Foundation. Here is the letter addressed to Supervisor Vargas.
With this new administration enforcing the law and the District 1 Supervisor position up for grabs, 2025 is looking like a most interesting year.
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