“No Secret Police Act” – California Globe

Newsom Pardons Convicted Attempted Murder Illegal Alien, Shields Him From Deportation

February 23, 2026 10:52 amFebruary 24, 2026 7:39 am

In a blistering statement released Monday, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) condemned California Governor Gavin Newsom for pardoning Somboon Phaymany, a Cambodian national and illegal alien convicted of attempted murder and assault with a firearm — crimes that...

Ninth Circuit Blocks California’s Entire ‘No Secret Police Act’ in Major Win for Trump DOJ

February 20, 2026 12:15 pmFebruary 22, 2026 8:43 am

In yet another humiliating defeat for Governor Gavin Newsom’s war on federal immigration enforcement, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued a full stay Thursday blocking enforcement of California’s entire “No Secret Police Act” (Senate Bill 627),...

California’s Indefensible Sanctuary Policies Invite Several DOJ Lawsuits

November 21, 2025 3:56 pmNovember 21, 2025 4:06 pm

The Department of Justice has filed multiple lawsuits against California, challenging its sanctuary state policies, which allegedly obstruct federal law enforcement, as well as immigration enforcement. The DOJ says the aim of these lawsuits is to hold California accountable for...

DOJ Files Lawsuit Against California To Protect Federal Immigration Officers

November 18, 2025 12:55 pmNovember 18, 2025 12:55 pm

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit (see below) against California, Governor Gavin Newsom, and Attorney General Robert Bonta challenging legislation to regulate federal law enforcement officers through the so-called “No Secret Police Act” and “No Vigilantes Act.” Both...

Exposing California’s ‘Secret Police’ Hypocrisy

October 2, 2025 2:55 amOctober 2, 2025 2:56 am

Last week, California Governor Gavin Newsom, state legislators, local elected officials, and community leaders were on camera thundering about “authoritarian regimes” and “secret police tactics.” They staged press conferences, accused others of “terror campaigns,” and congratulated themselves for “bold leadership”...

Sen. Scott Wiener Bill to Ban ‘Extreme Masking’ By Local & Federal ‘Secret Police’ Heads to the Governor

September 13, 2025 9:01 amSeptember 13, 2025 9:06 am

The California Legislature demonstrated once again that they can run roughshod over laws they don’t like. They have passed a bill to ban federal law enforcement officers from wearing masks while performing their jobs, disregarding security risks and officers’ own...

CA Reps. Dave Min and Derek Tran Join Other Democrats Trying to Unmask ICE Agents

July 10, 2025 3:05 amJuly 10, 2025 3:06 am

ICE agents wear masks primarily for their safety, as they face threats and harassment from the public, including doxing and death threats against their families, the Globe reported in June. But Democrats are now pushing for ICE agents and members...