Charlie Beck: Local police shouldn't do jobs of federal immigration officers

LA police chief Charlie Beck says he supports a bill that would prevent California law enforcement from carrying out immigration laws. This comes at a time when the White House has threatened to cut federal funding for so-called sanctuary cities and states, possibly affecting Los Angeles.

Photo: Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and LAPD Chief Charlie Beck discuss 2013 crime statistics for the city of Los Angeles, 13 January, 2013. (Courtesy of Scott L)

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Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Gina Pollack, Sarah Sweeney, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Christian Bordal, Quinn O'Toole