Newsom Defends California Sanctuary Policies in Sit-Down With Ben Shapiro

In a podcast sit-down, Gov. Gavin Newsom defended California’s sanctuary laws and said the state still works with ICE on violent criminals.
Newsom Defends California Sanctuary Policies in Sit-Down With Ben Shapiro
California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks to reporters in Stockton, Calif., on Oct. 22, 2025. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom defended his state’s sanctuary policies and said California still works with federal immigration authorities on violent offenders during a sit-down with conservative commentator Ben Shapiro on Newsom’s podcast.

Shapiro asked the Democratic governor why California maintains sanctuary protections and said the approach draws more illegal immigrants to the state.

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