California SB554 restricts law enforcement's role in immigration enforcement, limiting cooperation with federal authorities to specific circumstances.
California SB554 amends the Government Code to restrict California law enforcement agencies from using resources for immigration enforcement, including inquiring about immigration status or detaining individuals based on hold requests. Cooperation with federal immigration authorities is limited to cases involving serious or violent felonies, certain misdemeanors, or federal crimes. Local agencies are prohibited from enacting additional restrictions on immigration enforcement. The bill also mandates reporting on joint task force activities and arrests related to immigration enforcement.
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