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This Joint Resolution, titled "Kate's Law," is a call from the California Legislature to the United States Congress to pass federal legislation that would impose a mandatory minimum five-year prison sentence for individuals who illegally re-enter the United States after being deported and having a prior felony conviction. The resolution was prompted by the tragic death of Kathryn (Kate) Steinle, who was killed by an undocumented immigrant with a history of deportations and felony convictions, highlighting concerns about "sanctuary cities" that may not fully cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. The resolution also directs the Secretary of the Senate to send copies of this call to various federal officials and California's congressional representatives.