Could a citizen of CA, file charges against his local PD for failure to determine the status of an illegal who has committed crimes in the state?
Possibly, but it would most likely have to be an action against the government for an order quo warranto, which is an order from a court that compels a government to perform a statutory duty. It’s a rare and somewhat arhaic device that still exists in some states, like Washington.
Correction: not quo warranto, but writ of mandamus.
You know, a buddy of mine and I were thinking about that. L.A. city has a jail, they are also a sanctuary city. I believe San Francisco is the same. According to this PC it would appear they are in violation. I would like to see what police chiefs say about their officers violating state law.