Blood on their hands: ‘Sanctuary state’ madness must end
The article criticizes California's 'sanctuary state' laws, linking them to the deaths of two women and an infant in Modesto. It argues that the alleged murderer, who had been deported multiple times, was able to remain in the state due to these laws. The piece calls for a reevaluation of these policies, suggesting they endanger public safety.
- ▪The alleged murderer, Joaquin Escoto, had been deported from the U.S. three times before committing the murders.
- ▪California's 'sanctuary state' laws prevented ICE from being notified about Escoto's release after prior arrests.
- ▪Gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton accused Governor Gavin Newsom of having 'blood on his hands' due to these policies.
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Opinion Blood on their hands: ‘Sanctuary state’ madness must end By CA Post Editorial Board Published May 31, 2026, 7:12 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google “Sanctuary state” laws kill innocent people. The latest apparent victims are two women and an infant brutally stabbed to death in Modesto, California. The alleged murder, Joaquin Escoto, 28, had already been deported from the U.S. three times. He came back — and chose to live in California, because he knew he would find “sanctuary.” His victims would not. And now their families have to pick up the pieces of their shattered lives. 3 Joaquin Escoto being led away by two police officers in tactical gear.
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