[Brian Griffin]

The federal harboring law:

https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/8/1324

http://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/harbor

If shelter/lodging/food is provided, then it would probably be a crime.

[Brian Griffin]

Did the scholarship including housing or just tuition?

The statute I cited seems to indicate that officials of sanctuary cities are committing federal crimes.

I believe the penalty should be five years.

I believe California law requires strict pension forfeiture.

http://www.lacera.com/benefits/pension_forfeiture.html