Gov. Newsom Reiterates Plan to Veto California Bill Limiting Prison-ICE Cooperation

The proposed legislation, Assembly Bill 15, seeks to expand California's sanctuary laws but faces opposition from Newsom, who cites existing law as a balanced approach.

Assembly Bill 15 aims to block California's prison system from cooperating with ICE by restricting the sharing of release dates and inmate transfers for deportation purposes.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has pledged to veto the bill if it reaches his desk, marking a continuation of his stance against similar legislation vetoed in 2023 and 2019.
Newsom's office argues that current laws already strike a balance between public safety and fostering trust with immigrant communities.
The bill's author, Assemblymember Mike Gipson, announced plans to amend the legislation into a different proposal, focusing on cold case investigations instead.
California's prison system has transferred over 10,500 inmates to ICE custody since Newsom took office in 2019, a practice the governor supports under specific felony-related circumstances.