The shooting elicited controversy and political debate over San Francisco 's status as a sanctuary city , as García Zárate is an undocumented immigrant residing in the United States . Donald Trump , at the time a presidential candidate , cited García Zárate in support of his proposal to deport criminal illegal immigrants living in the United States , and mentioned Steinle during his acceptance speech at the 2016 Republican National Convention
2016 Republican National Convention
2016 Republican National Convention
Shooting of Kate Steinle