State needs to define ‘sanctuary’

“Sanctuary” is a fighting word in the state Legislature — whatever “sanctuary” means.

And that’s one of the hang-ups. There’s not even bipartisan agreement on what it means to be a “sanctuary city.”

“It means different things to different folks,” says Senate leader Kevin de León (D-Los Angeles), a longtime advocate of immigrant rights who is trying to turn California into a sanctuary state.

“It’s a symbolic word across the political spectrum,” De León continues. “On the far right, it is a highly politically charged word. On the far left, the word is grossly misleading. Reporters and editorial boards and activists on both sides of the spectrum just keep using it. But it’s a misnomer.

“There is no such thing