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Immigration Policy in Anaheim, CA (2026)

2 verified immigration policy rules for Anaheim, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Sanctuary Policy Preemption

California SB 54 (TRUST Act) limits state and local law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Anaheim Police comply statewide; the city has not adopted a separate sanctuary ordinance.

California TRUST Act and Anaheim Policy

Some Restrictions

California Government Code Sec. 7284 (California Values Act — "Sanctuary State" Title)

7284. This chapter shall be known, and may be cited, as the California Values Act. (Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 495, Sec. 3. (SB 54) Effective January 1, 2018.) [Govt Code Sec. 7284.6 prohibits state and local law enforcement agencies from using state or local resources to investigate, interrogate, detain, detect, or arrest persons for immigration enforcement purposes, except as expressly authori...

E-Verify Mandates

California Labor Code 2814 prohibits cities from mandating E-Verify use by private employers. Anaheim cannot require E-Verify; only federal contractors and certain federal agencies must use the system locally.

E-Verify Mandates and California Limits

Few Restrictions

California Labor Code Sec. 2814 (AB 622, 2015 — restrictions on E-Verify use)

2814. (a) (1) Except as required by federal law or as a condition of receiving federal funds, it is unlawful for an employer, or any other person or entity to use the federal electronic employment verification system known as E-Verify to check the employment authorization status of an existing employee or an applicant who has not been offered employment. (c) In addition to other remedies availa...

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County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Anaheim city rules.

Immigration Policy in Orange County