Immigration Policy in Santa Cruz County, CA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Santa Cruz County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Santa Cruz County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Sanctuary Policy Preemption
Santa Cruz County adopted its own sanctuary ordinance in 2026. Santa Cruz County Code § 10.07.030 bars any County-owned or County-controlled parking lot, open space or building from being used as a staging area, processing location or operations base for federal civil immigration enforcement, and bars County staff from consenting to that use, backed by civil fines up to $10,000 under § 10.07.040.
Santa Cruz County Immigration Enforcement Ban
Significant RestrictionsSanta Cruz County Code § 10.07.030
No County-owned or County-controlled parking lot, open space, or building shall be used as a Staging Area, Processing Location, or Operations Base for Federal civil immigration enforcement activities. ... No County department, agency, officer, or employee shall give consent for Federal officials to use a County-owned or County-controlled parking lot, open space, or building as a Staging Area, P...
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