California Governor Gavin Newsom has stated his firm intention to veto a bill, AB 15, designed to further restrict cooperation between state prisons and federal immigration authorities (ICE). The bill seeks to expand the existing California Values Act, often referred to as the state's 'sanctuary' law, to encompass the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. If passed, AB 15 would prohibit the state prison system from holding individuals based on ICE requests, transferring them to ICE custody, or sharing their release dates with immigration officials.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced his intention to veto a bill, AB 15 , that aims to further restrict cooperation between state prisons and federal immigration authorities. The bill, introduced in December, seeks to amend the existing California Values Act, often referred to as the state's 'sanctuary' law, by extending its protections to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
AB 15 would prohibit the state prison system from holding individuals based on ICE requests, transferring them to ICE custody, or sharing their release dates with immigration officials.Current state law requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to 'cooperate' with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, which includes allowing prison facilities to be used for deportation hearings. The bill's first hearing in the California State Legislature is yet to be scheduled. However, a spokesperson for Governor Newsom's office confirmed to The National News Desk (TNND) that he will veto the bill if it reaches his desk.This proposed legislation echoes a similar bill, AB 1306, vetoed by Governor Newsom in 2023. The governor stated at the time that he believed current law struck the right balance in limiting interactions to support community trust and cooperation between law enforcement and local communities. Newsom's stance highlights the ongoing debate in California and nationwide regarding the balance between state and federal immigration enforcement
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