O.C. city says it won't be sanctuary for illegal immigrants

The Costa Mesa City Council approved a resolution declaring it would not be a "sanctuary city" for illegal immigrants -- despite complaints from some residents that the vote needlessly inflamed tensions. The resolution was proposed by Mayor Allan Mansoor, who had become an outspoken critic of illegal immigration.

The resolution declaring Costa Mesa a “Rule of Law City” follows an April news conference in which Mansoor called for stricter regulations to catch illegal immigrants living, working and driving in the city, and his promise to ask for the council’s support.

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