Kamala Harris's Early Immigration Record

Kamala Harris's immigration stance can be traced back to her tenure as the District Attorney of San Francisco, a city known for its sanctuary policies. During her time in this role, Harris supported turning over juvenile undocumented immigrants charged with crimes to federal authorities for possible deportation, demonstrating a tough approach to certain aspects of immigration enforcement. This decision drew criticism from immigrant advocates who argued it undermined due process for undocumented youths. Nevertheless, Harris also pursued policies that provided some protections for immigrants, such as going after employers who exploited undocumented workers and supporting specialized visas for victims of violent crimes.