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Anaheim, CA Immigration Policy: Sanctuary Policy Preemption (2026)

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Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified May 2026

Key Facts

State authority: SB 54 / Govt Code 7284
Local ordinance: None separate
ICE detainers: Judicial warrant required
Felony exception: Serious/violent crimes
Effective: January 2018

Summary

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.

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 authorized; cities are bound by this statewide "sanctuary state" framework.]

Source: Anaheim Municipal CodeView official code

Full Breakdown

California SB 54 (Government Code 7284 et seq.), effective 2018, prohibits state and local law enforcement agencies from using resources to investigate, detain, or arrest persons for federal immigration enforcement purposes, with limited exceptions for serious or violent felonies. Anaheim Police Department complies with the statewide TRUST Act but Anaheim has not enacted a separate local sanctuary ordinance unlike some California cities. Anaheim Jail no longer holds inmates on ICE detainers absent a judicial warrant. Federal immigration officers may still operate independently in the city without local cooperation.

Violations & Fines

Officers violating the TRUST Act may face departmental discipline, civil rights litigation under California Civil Code 52.1, attorney fees, and statutory damages of $25,000 per violation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anaheim a sanctuary city?

Anaheim has not adopted a formal sanctuary ordinance, but Anaheim Police comply with California's statewide TRUST Act, which limits cooperation with federal immigration enforcement absent serious-felony exceptions.

Can Anaheim PD ask about immigration status?

Generally no. Under SB 54 and APD policy, officers may not inquire about immigration status during routine policing or detain individuals solely on federal civil immigration matters.

Sources & Official References

[1]CA Govt Code 7284.6

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