A Republican lawmaker on Monday proposed a measure that would imprison government officials up to five years for obstructing the enforcement of federal laws. The Mayor Libby Schaaf Act was introduced by Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, and named after the Oakland mayor who earlier this year tipped off residents of an incoming crackdown on illegal immigrants by federal authorities. OAKLAND MAYOR CONSULTED WITH ILLEGAL-IMMIGRATION ACTIVISTS BEFORE TIPPING OFF ICE RAIDKing’s proposed measure comes amid the showdown between officials in California and federal authorities. President Donald Trump met last week with California Republican lawmakers and law enforcement officials who pushed back against the state’s sanctuary laws that limit cooperation with immigration authorities. The Oakland mayor fired back against criticism of her conduct, penning an article in The Washington Post saying she’s not guilty of obstruction of justice.

Source: Fox News May 22, 2018 10:07 UTC