Fusion centers.
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No
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No
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
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Overview
This bill aims to restrict how fusion centers in California operate, particularly regarding information sharing. It prohibits fusion centers from cooperating with immigration enforcement agencies unless legally required and mandates written agreements (MOUs) between fusion centers and law enforcement agencies. The bill also requires public disclosure of these MOUs and establishes a process for audits and performance evaluations by the Department of Justice, as well as allowing elected officials to inspect fusion centers. Furthermore, it mandates that all records related to fusion centers be considered public records, with exceptions for certain sensitive information.
Key provisions
- Prohibits fusion centers from assisting immigration enforcement unless by warrant or court order.
- Requires written MOUs between fusion centers and law enforcement agencies, with specific privacy and transparency requirements.
- Mandates public posting of MOUs on law enforcement agency websites.
- Requires the Department of Justice to conduct annual audits of fusion centers and participating agencies.
- Authorizes elected officials to inspect fusion centers with 24-hour notice.
- Requires fusion centers to submit regular reports to the Department of Justice detailing data collection and usage policies.
- Designates all records related to fusion centers as public records, with limited exceptions.
- Creates a new crime of perjury related to fusion center activities.
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