DHS Blasts California Sanctuary Politicians for Releasing Nearly 24,000 Criminal Illegal Alien Murderers, Child Abusers, Kidnappers, and Gang Members from Jail Back onto the Street

DHS criticized California state and local officials for releasing nearly 24,000 individuals with criminal records—including those convicted of murder, child abuse, kidnapping, and gang activity—despite immigration detainers or holds. According to DHS, these releases occurred through sanctuary policies that restrict cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. The dispute reflects ongoing tension between federal immigration enforcement priorities and state/local policies limiting immigration authority coordination.