California on Wednesday launched an online portal that would allow the public to upload videos, photographs, and other information about suspected illegal activities by federal agents during immigration enforcement.
According to a social media post from California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Press Office, the platform is designed to “assist members of the public in sharing information” so that the state’s Department of Justice can “create a record of potential unlawful conduct by federal agents, and inform possible legal actions the state may take to protect Californians’ rights.”
A statement from Newsom’s office said that federal agents have broad authority to enforce federal laws, including federal immigration laws, but they must do so lawfully….