El Cajon residents call on city council to walk back immigration resolution

['Elaine Alfaro Is A Reporter At Kpbs', "Part Of The California Local News Fellowship Program. She Primarily Covers San Diego'S East County", 'Specializes In Investigative', 'Accountability Journalism.'] KPBS Homepage 2026-01-29 00:00:00

An El Cajon City Council meeting was once again the setting for a public clash over immigration. “I was born and raised in East County… and these are not our values,” El Cajon resident Alicia Aguayo said. Elaine Alfaro 2 of 2 El Cajon resident Crystal Abrahim speaks to councilmembers during public comment on Jan. 27, 2026. Elaine Alfaro / KPBS El Cajon city councilmembers led the city's regular meeting on Jan. 27, 2026. Last year, California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against the city of El Cajon regarding its ALPR data sharing.