As a prosecutor, I really have zero ability to affect, change or control immigration policies. That is controlled by Congress, and because we are a sanctuary state, our state Legislature (not a fan) has some control as well.

I try to stay in my lane (I learned that from the Infantry). I promote public safety everywhere I can, prosecute the most heinous child murderers in Los Angeles County, try to be a good dad and husband, support protecting vulnerable and foster children and make sure all children grow up in healthy and safe environments.

I also comment and volunteer my time in order to support our military veterans (I’m a veteran) and law enforcement (my wife is an L.A. County Sheriff’s Department detective), and make sure my two communities, Santa Clarita and Antelope Valley, are safe.

My focus is on making sure all of us are safe, especially our children. 

That being said, I have had numerous friends on both sides of the political aisle ask me to stand up for their side regarding our current immigration crisis. The first problem we have is – our elected “leaders” in Santa Clarita, Los Angeles and California, for that matter, have no real solutions. We have a lack of leadership.

Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo and Rep. George Whitesides say – no comment. The others don’t really want to work together, and they just blame each other. I would begin by suggesting most of them should actually start doing their........

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