State Attorney General Rob Bonta on Friday met with immigrant rights groups and elected officials in San Diego to discuss efforts to protect California’s immigrant communities.
The meeting was the fifth and final regional meeting throughout the state where Bonta shared resources – which are available online in multiple languages – to let immigrants know their rights under the law as President Donald Trump embarks on his anti-immigration campaign.
The guidance prepared by the state includes advice for immigrants, local law enforcement, prosecutors, school officials and other public institutions, Bonta said, “all in anticipation of the president attempting to see through his destructive immigration agenda.”
Just days into his new term, President Trump is attempting to see through a destructive, inhumane immigration agenda. In California, we’ve been planning for this.We will continue upholding the rights and protections of all our residents. t.co/y66sV4CZGy pic.twitter.com/AEtgEyXyAy
— Rob Bonta (@AGRobBonta) January 24, 2025He also emphasized: “I want to be clear that California will not waiver in its commitment to upholding the rights and protections of all of our residents, including the nearly 11 million immigrants who call this state home. We hear your concerns and we will continue to use the full force of the law and tools of this office to stand up for you.”
The wide-ranging protections include the rights to emergency medical care, to apply for secure housing without sharing immigration status and access to attorneys.
Local and state law enforcement also cannot ask for immigration status, share personal information or assist Immigrations and Customs Enforcement with immigration enforcement, officials said, “with very limited exceptions.”
Additionally, Bonta’s office backed students’ rights, saying that anyone may receive an education regardless of immigration status.
Finally, the attorney general warned of several scams targeting immigrants, advising them not to give money or personal information to anyone who calls, texts or emails them to avoid losing thousands of dollars or harming their immigration status.
No federal or state agency, including U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Bonta said, “will ever ask for your personal information or payment over the phone, by email or text.”
Lawhelpca.org lists free legal aid organizations and there are state enforcement options too, Bonta’s office advised.
Those who believe their consumer rights have been violated, may report the alleged violation to the California Department of Justice. Those who believe they were subject to discrimination, harassment or retaliation, may report the alleged incident to the California Civil Rights Department.
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