'Representation'

The state of California has operated as a sanctuary state for illegal immigrants for nearly two decades. They have extended benefits to these individuals, including access to driver's licenses, healthcare services, and protections from federal immigration enforcement. However, this arrangement has been mutually beneficial to the Democratic Party in California, which has championed these policies. They get to maintain unchallenged power in the state and increase the power of their party at the national level. This explains why Democrat leaders in California resist stricter federal immigration enforcement, and why they are obstructing the Trump administration. How do illegal immigrants help Democrats stay in power in California and increase their representation in Washington? Join the conversation and get answers to this question and more on According2Sam episode #318.