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Moorpark vs Thousand Oaks

How do sanctuary policy preemption rules compare between Moorpark, CA and Thousand Oaks, CA?

Thousand Oaks has fewer restrictions than Moorpark.

Moorpark, CA

Ventura County

Some Restrictions

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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Thousand Oaks, CA

Ventura County

Few Restrictions

Thousand Oaks follows California's statewide sanctuary policy under SB 54, the California Values Act, which limits local law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration authorities. The City has no separate sanctuary ordinance.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactMoorparkThousand Oaks
State lawSB 54 TRUST Act-
Local policeVentura Sheriff-
ICE detainersLimited cooperation-
City resolutionNot separate-
Local sanctuary ordinance-None adopted
Governing law-CA Govt Code Β§7284 (SB 54)
Effective date-January 1, 2018
Law enforcement-Ventura County Sheriff

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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.

Thousand Oaks FAQ

Do Thousand Oaks officers cooperate with ICE?

Only within SB 54's narrow exceptions involving serious or violent felony convictions. Routine immigration enforcement and civil ICE detainers are prohibited statewide.

Can I be questioned about immigration status?

California law bars local officers from inquiring into immigration status for immigration-enforcement purposes, though basic identification questions during lawful stops remain allowed.

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