Judicial Watch Seeks Permanent Injunction Against California County’s Sanctuary Policy

A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building is seen in Washington on May 9, 2019. EVA HAMBACH/AFP/Getty Images

Nonprofit government watchdog Judicial Watch stated it has filed a lawsuit in California Superior Court seeking a permanent injunction to bar Santa Clara County officials from enforcing a sanctuary policy that protects illegal aliens accused of heinous crimes.

Filed Aug. 28 on behalf of Santa Clara County taxpayer Howard Myers, the suit requests an injunction against Sheriff Laurie Smith and Rick Sung, acting chief of corrections.