The Department of Justice on Monday announced a plan to crack down on California’s “sanctuary law” that prohibits law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration officials.

“Even the worst criminal aliens in state custody are frequently released into the community because California’s sanctuary state policies block cooperation with federal law enforcement,” said Bill Essayli, U.S. attorney for the Central District of California, in a statement.

“These laws effectively render federal immigration detainers meaningless. The days of giving criminal illegal aliens a free pass are over. While California may be presently disregarding detainers, it cannot ignore federal arrest warrants.”

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