Sanctuary Policy Preemption: Moorpark vs Santa Paula
How do sanctuary policy preemption rules compare between Moorpark, CA and Santa Paula, CA?
Moorpark has fewer restrictions than Santa Paula.
Moorpark, CA
Ventura County
California's SB 54 (Values Act/TRUST Act) limits cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities statewide. The Ventura County Sheriff serves Moorpark under SB 54.
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Ventura 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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| Fact | Moorpark | Santa Paula |
|---|---|---|
| State law | SB 54 TRUST Act | - |
| Local police | Ventura Sheriff | - |
| ICE detainers | Limited cooperation | - |
| City resolution | Not separate | - |
| Enacting Law | - | SB 54 (2017) |
| Core Statute | - | Gov Code 7284.6 |
| Felony Carve-Outs | - | Gov Code 7282.5 |
| Statewide Application | - | Yes |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Moorpark FAQ
Will Moorpark police ask about my immigration status?
No. SB 54 prohibits California law enforcement, including Ventura County Sheriff deputies, from inquiring about immigration status during routine policing or detention.
Does Moorpark have a sanctuary-city resolution?
Moorpark has not adopted a separate resolution, but California's statewide TRUST Act applies to all city contracts and Ventura County Sheriff operations.
Santa Paula 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.
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