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This report discusses the growing friction between California and the Trump administration over immigration issues. Border Patrol Chief for the El Centro Sector, Gregory Bovino, is reportedly heightening immigration crackdowns. Meanwhile, California’s Democratic U.S. Senator Alex Padilla is challenging claims that the state’s Sanctuary State laws are at fault for immigration issues. Additionally, Chevron executive Andy Walz voices concerns about the state’s aggressive action against the oil industry, noting the impending closures of refineries by Phillips 66 and Valero.
Border Patrol’s Gregory Bovino, Sen. Alex Padilla, Chevron’s Andy Walz in California Politics 360
In a recent interview on California Politics 360, Border Patrol Chief for the El Centro Sector Gregory Bovino, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla, and Chevron executive Andy Walz discuss immigration, California’s sanctuary state law, and the state’s oil industry, respectively. The engagement between California and the Trump administration over immigration continues to intensify. Bovino speaks about his latest crackdowns on immigration, with Sen. Padilla providing feedback on the issue and the alleged illegality of these raids. Walz, on the other hand, discusses the potential pullout of oil refineries in California and what is needed to keep the state viable for the oil and gas industry.
Recent Immigration Raids and Sanctuary State Laws
Border Patrol Chief Bovino discusses his enforcement actions in communities around California, which are based on what he refers to as “targeted enforcements”. He indicates that these actions will continue wherever they perceive a threat. Sen. Padilla counters this by highlighting the importance of due process; arrests should not be made based solely on accusations of crimes. He criticizes the Trump administration’s practice of profiling as a violation of the law and not law enforcement.
Challenges Facing the Oil Industry in California
Chevron’s Andy Walz discusses the pressures facing the oil industry in California. He indicates that the state’s stringent regulations make it a challenging place to operate a refinery. Walz suggests that if refineries continue to close, Cal has to rely on less environmentally friendly and potentially less reliable sources. He calls for sustainable and durable regulations that could make the state more investable and maintain its flood of resources.
Final Week of the Legislative Session
Political journalists from the San Francisco Chronicle and CalMatters discuss the final week of California’s legislative session. Major topics include potential regulations on AI and social media, and the continuing debate over California’s Sanctuary State laws.
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