DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin called the decision "deeply disturbing," accusing state officials of siding with criminals over public safety.

Glendale ends its contract with ICE to house detainees, citing sanctuary city laws and community concerns. The city emphasizes compliance with SB 54, which prohibits local law enforcement from aiding federal immigration authorities.

The Los Angeles suburb of Glendale, California, canceled a longstanding contract to house federal immigration detainees at a local police department facility, citing rising public controversy over the arrangement.