Law enforcement: cooperation with immigration authorities.
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Fiscal committee
No
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No
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Public Safety
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill changes how California law enforcement agencies interact with immigration authorities. Currently, officers have limited discretion in cooperating with immigration, primarily restricted to providing release dates or transferring individuals convicted of specific serious crimes. AB 85 would require law enforcement to cooperate with immigration requests for individuals convicted of any felony, including detention and providing release information. The bill also addresses potential state costs associated with this expanded cooperation.
Key provisions
- Law enforcement must cooperate with immigration authorities for felony convicted individuals.
- This includes providing release dates and responding to notification requests.
- It also includes transferring individuals to immigration authorities and detaining them based on holds.
- The bill clarifies ‘immigration authorities’ for the purpose of this law.
- It establishes a process for state reimbursement to local agencies for any mandated costs.
Who is affected
- Law enforcement agencies
- Immigration authorities
- Individuals convicted of felonies
- Local government agencies
- School districts
Notable changes
- Expands law enforcement cooperation with immigration authorities beyond specific crime categories.
- Requires detention and release information sharing for felony convictions.
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Primary sponsor
Essayli
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