A California town with a significant migrant population may consider revoking its sanctuary status.

The southern California town, with a significant migrant population, is considering a motion to revoke its sanctuary city status, resulting in opposition from residents.

The motion discussed in San Diego's El Cajon City Council this week would also aid federal immigration authorities in their deportation efforts to the fullest legal extent possible. President-elect Donald Trump has declared his intention to implement a multi-billion dollar mass deportation plan.

According to meeting minutes, city council members discussed the possibility of declaring El Cajon a non-sanctuary city.

Mayor Wells, who presented the resolution, stated that the action was aimed at obtaining legal clarification regarding the town's obligations due to California's Senate Bill 54, which prohibits local law enforcement from supporting federal immigration enforcement.

According to Wells, the federal government is threatening to prosecute us if we don't cooperate with them, while the state government is warning our police officers that they could be prosecuted if they do cooperate with the federal government.

Following Trump's re-election, Gavin Newsom, the Governor of California, pledged to safeguard the state's legislation against Trump's influence.

The controversial resolution was postponed for revision after local residents reacted negatively, as reported by CBS 8.

Pedro Rios, a human rights advocate from the American Friends Service Committee, stated to CBS 8 that the resolution was an attempt at "fearmongering."

The anti-immigrant sentiment is a cause for concern among El Cajon residents, who may fear that the police will target them and demand identification.

"Another resident stated that the resolution would destroy the lives of many families who simply want to work in peace. A third resident expressed concern that the resolution would make the town feel like a "police state against brown people.""

Wells stated that the purpose is not to transform the police force into Border Patrol agents, but rather to collaborate with the federal government and adhere to the law.

He clarified that the goal is not to have the police department arrest people, stating, "That's not the intention at all."

Another point of contention was the opposition to arresting "good" citizens who are in the city unlawfully.

The city is committed to safeguarding its residents, especially those at risk of criminal activities such as human trafficking and drug distribution, as stated in the resolution, according to meeting minutes.

Planet Chronicle Digital has reached out to the town for comment.