State Senator Kevin de Leon—the author of the main SB-54 “sanctuary state” law that Governor Jerry Brown signed into law last year and who is also challenging Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA)—claimed that Trump and Sessions were basing the lawsuit on “white supremacy” and “white nationalism.” He also accused the Trump administration of seeking “retribution” against California because the Golden State voted overwhelmingly against Trump last November.

“We will not provide a single dime for your white supremacist, un-American agenda here,” de Leon told Sessions and Trump. “We will fight back on behalf of our families. Bring. It. On.”


I don't think de Leon learned our language well enough to recognize the difference between ole tired useless talk and new decisive effective action. This deal has moved waaaay, waaaay beyond your phony racist rhetoric, Kevin.