Sanctuary Policy Preemption: Citrus Heights vs Sacramento
How do sanctuary policy preemption rules compare between Citrus Heights, CA and Sacramento, CA?
Sacramento has fewer restrictions than Citrus Heights.
Citrus Heights, CA
Sacramento County
The California Values Act (SB 54, 2017) codified at Government Code 7284-7284.12 limits state and local law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration authorities. It applies uniformly to every California agency and bars participation in most civil immigration enforcement.
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Sacramento County
Sacramento adopted Resolution 2017-100 declaring sanctuary status. City officers may not use Sacramento resources to enforce federal civil immigration law, layered atop California's TRUST Act and SB 54 statewide values protections.
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| Fact | Citrus Heights | Sacramento |
|---|---|---|
| Enacting Law | SB 54 (2017) | - |
| Core Statute | Gov Code 7284.6 | - |
| Felony Carve-Outs | Gov Code 7282.5 | - |
| Statewide Application | Yes | - |
| City policy | - | Resolution 2017-100 |
| State values act | - | Govt. Code 7284 |
| TRUST Act | - | Govt. Code 7282.5 |
| Adopted | - | February 2017 |
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Citrus Heights FAQ
Can California cities opt out of the California Values Act?
No. Government Code 7284.6 binds every state and local law enforcement agency. Charter cities and counties cannot adopt ordinances authorizing assistance prohibited by SB 54.
Does sanctuary law block all cooperation with ICE?
No. Government Code 7282.5 permits notification and transfer for persons convicted of enumerated serious or violent felonies, and federal criminal warrants are honored. Civil immigration enforcement assistance is broadly restricted.
Sacramento FAQ
Will Sacramento Police ask about my immigration status?
No. Under Resolution 2017-100 and California SB 54, Sacramento officers may not inquire into civil immigration status during routine encounters or share certain information with ICE.
Does sanctuary status apply to the county jail?
Sacramento County Sheriff operates the jail. The TRUST Act and California Values Act limit detainer cooperation countywide, though the Sheriff's specific practices are set separately.
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