The California TRUST Act went into effect on January 1, 2014. It requires California State and Local law enforcement agencies to follow specific guidelines before honoring an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainers (or ICE holds).
Additionally, an Oregon federal court found it unconstitutional for local law enforcement agencies to hold individuals for ICE if they were no other grounds for holding that person. The court found that the Sheriff in that case was liable for damages for that Constitutional violation.
If you or someone you know has been held on an ICE hold, contact an immigration attorney to discuss your rights.
The California Attorney General sent out a reminder and update on law enforcement responsibilities under the TRUST Act on June 26, 2014. The three page memo is attached below. Click on a page to view it:
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