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The right wants to know why California always has to be the odd man out

FILE - This Oct. 26, 2017, file photo shows prototypes of border walls in San Diego. President Donal Trump is heading to California on March 13, 2018, in his first visit to the state he loves to hate, since becoming president. (AP Photo/Elliott Spagat, File)

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FILE - This Oct. 26, 2017, file photo shows prototypes of border walls in San Diego. President Donal Trump is heading to California on March 13, 2018, in his first visit to the state he loves to hate, since becoming president. (AP Photo/Elliott Spagat, File)
By Debbie Lord for The Atlanta Journal Constitution
March 12, 2018

California’s immigration laws and sanctuary cities policies are a bridge too far when it comes to undocumented aliens. A roundup of editorials Monday takes a look at the issue.

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ExploreCalifornia going too far to shield illegal immigrants

From The New York Daily News: A couple of laws on the books in California are clearly overreaching.

ExploreCalifornia has become a disgraceful state

From Townhall: When did the Golden State become so tarnished?

ExploreEven without Trump's lawsuit, California may have to abandon sanctuary policies

From The Hill: California’s labor force is made up of 1.75 million undocumented aliens. What will happen to the state’s economy if and when the Trump administration takes aim at them?

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