Let’s start off by saying: In no world is arson, taking over freeways, assaulting law enforcement, throwing rocks and Molotov cocktails at police officers or others, launching fireworks at police horses, threatening law enforcement and their families, looting, graffiti, vandalism, burning our flag, or the destruction of property, businesses, or vehicles “peaceful,” “somewhat peaceful,” or “overwhelmingly peaceful.”

It is illegal.

What has gone on for the past several days in downtown Los Angeles is unacceptable. It should not be minimized. All of us deserve to be safe. These criminals need to be arrested and prosecuted. Period.

But how did we get here?

Senate Bill 54 was passed in 2017. It is our sanctuary law here in California. Although there are multiple exceptions, it hasn’t worked. It has actually made things in California worse.

We are less safe because of it. It removed all federal law enforcement from custodial facilities. It created a law where we don’t allow the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department, L.A. Police Department, or other law enforcement agencies the ability to communicate and work with federal law enforcement agencies in order to actually make our communities safer.

How does........

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