Steve Hilton Blames California's Sanctuary Policy for Unrest and ICE Raids

Sanctuary Policy and Unrest

• 🚨 Steve Hilton argues that California's sanctuary policy is the root cause of disruptive ICE operations and unrest in Los Angeles.
• 💡 He states that if local law enforcement cooperated with ICE, these disruptive operations, which can lead to the unintended apprehension of individuals not targeted, could be avoided.
• ⚠️ Hilton believes that even within SB54, there's discretion for authorities to cooperate with ICE on arresting individuals with deportation orders, particularly violent criminals.

Restoring Order and Governance

• 🏛️ Hilton supports the curfew announcement as a step towards restoring order, emphasizing that early intervention is crucial in managing such situations.
• 🚫 He criticizes the current administration for not getting a grip on the situation early on, leading to escalation and negative international perception of the city and state.
• 🇺🇸 As a potential governor, Hilton would prioritize having authority over the National Guard, noting concerns about a president potentially revoking this authority from a Republican governor.

Patterns of Lawlessness

• 📈 Hilton points to a pattern of lawlessness in Los Angeles, citing a recent house party incident where businesses were vandalized and police cars were defaced without arrests.
• 📢 He asserts that the current leadership is sending a message that lawbreakers can get away with hooliganism, which encourages more of it.
• ⚖️ The opposite message, that illegal actions will be stopped and prevented, needs to be communicated to ensure community safety.

Pro-Immigration Stance and Legal Immigration

• 🌟 Hilton, identifying as a legal immigrant himself, expresses strong support for immigration as a core American value.
• 🗣️ He highlights that many legal immigrants, particularly those of Mexican heritage, are frustrated with illegal immigration, having followed the proper, albeit bureaucratic, legal processes.
• 💰 Concerns are raised about the provision of government benefits like EBT cards, free cell phones, and housing vouchers to those who have not entered the country legally, while legal immigrants work hard and pay taxes.