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    Which Way, L.A.?

    The Curious Case of San Francisco’s Sanctuary Law

    For nearly a generation, San Francisco has been escorting undocumented juvenile convicts back to their home countries or taking them to San Bernardino County. Because San Francisco calls itself a “sanctuary city,” it doesn’t notify Immigrations and Customs Enforcement , or ICE.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    For nearly a generation, San Francisco has been escorting undocumented juvenile convicts back to their home countries or taking them to San Bernardino County. Because San Francisco calls itself a “sanctuary city,” it doesn’t notify Immigrations and Customs Enforcement, or ICE. That was reported yesterday, the same day that Mayor Gavin Newsom announced that he’s running for Governor.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Karen Radziner

      Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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    2 of 3
    The Curious Case of San Francisco’s Sanctuary Law
    1. 1:04Fires Ravage the California Coast
    2. 12:00The Curious Case of San Francisco’s Sanctuary LawYou’re reading this
    3. 19:39IndyMac Kneecapped by the Mortgage Crisis
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