While legal aid and resources for immigrants are expanding in Orange County, there’s also been growing calls for local police officers to assist federal deportation efforts.

Controversial Westminster City Councilwoman Amy Phan West unsuccessfully tried to direct local police officers to work with ICE – a move that would violate California’s Sanctuary State law as local efforts in OC to increase immigration aid continue.

“I respectfully also ask to agendize one last resolution to have our Westminster police department work hand in hand with ICE to uphold the rule of law, remove illegal, criminal immigrants from our street and to protect our hard working families,” said Phan West, who is running for congress in the 45th district, at Wednesday’s city council meeting.

While her request did

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