(KGTV) - A fake "Sanctuary State" sign was seen installed on southbound Interstate 15, visible to drivers coming into California from Nevada.
The sign, tacked below the traditional "Welcome to California" sign, reads "Official Sanctuary State! Felons, Illegals and MS13 Welcome! Democrats Need The Votes!"
It's unclear if the sign is still posted.
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At least one more sign was reportedly installed on State Route 95 also.
California Highway Patrol said Caltrans was aware of the sign and in the process of removing it.
OMG! Look at this sign someone put up on the 15 Freeway between LA and Las Vegas!
It reads :
Welcome to California. Official Sanctuary State.
Felons, Illegals and MS13 Welcome
Democrats need the Votes! #NewYearsDay pic.twitter.com/pc5xRnqZIB— Kambree Kawahine Koa (@KamVTV) January 1, 2018
Here’s another one! I’m reading they are popping up everywhere in CA. Hope the author gets some up to #SanFran and then on to #Seattle! pic.twitter.com/2JfBjAmdO0
— BuildKatesWall (@USAkidsFirst) January 2, 2018
The #SanctuaryState sign on the 15 leaving Vegas, some tried to say it was Photoshop.
Will they say the same about this one on the 95? #KateSteinle pic.twitter.com/8ZKnDBtMXt
— TheFaction (@TheFaction1776) January 2, 2018
This year, California's "Sanctuary State" law goes into effect. The law prevents law enforcement from asking people about their immigration status or participating in immigration enforcement.
Jail officials are only allowed to help in the transfer of inmates to federal immigration authorities if they have been convicted of certain crimes, according to the law.
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It has been estimated that California is home to about 2.3 million immigrations without legal authorization.
