LASD transferred at least 20 inmates over to ICE. Sheriff Luna explains why

ICE discovers how to bypass sanctuary city policy—"There's no choice"

LA County Sheriff Robert Luna said at a press conference on Thursday that his department has "no choice" but to comply with ICE.

L.A. County sheriff says there's 'no choice' but to honor ICE warrants for jail inmates

Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said Thursday that the law requires inmates be turned over to ICE when a federal judge issues a warrant, but the department also continues to follow 'sanctuary' policies and does not cooperate on civil immigration enforcement.

LASD transferred at least 20 inmates over to ICE. Sheriff Luna explains why

Sheriff Luna said that the department only transfers inmates already in custody over to ICE if presented with a federal judicial warrant that's signed by a judge.

LA County Sheriff Luna Defends Compliance with Federal Warrants - Davis Vanguard

Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna stated that his department is legally obligated to comply with federal judicial warrants and has "no choice" but to transfer certain individuals in county custody to ICE, while also reiterating that his department does not honor ICE detainers or requests for transfers.

LA County sheriff says there's 'no choice' but to honor ICE warrants for jail inmates

Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said Thursday that his department has "no choice" but to turn inmates over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement when it receives federal judicial warrants seeking the transfer of inmates in its county jails.