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San Bernardino County, CA Immigration Policy: Sanctuary Policy Preemption (2026)

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State law: SB 54 TRUST Act
Detainers: Judicial warrant only
Carve-outs: Serious crimes
Oversight: CA Attorney General

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of San Bernardino County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

Summary

California SB 54, the California Values Act, limits how San Bernardino County Sheriff and other local agencies may cooperate with federal immigration authorities in unincorporated areas and contract cities.

Full Breakdown

California Government Code section 7284 and following, enacted by SB 54 in 2017, restricts local agencies from using personnel or resources for immigration enforcement, sharing certain information with ICE, or honoring civil immigration detainers without a judicial warrant. The San Bernardino County Sheriff applies SB 54 across unincorporated areas and contracted city patrols. Limited cooperation is allowed for individuals with serious or violent criminal convictions specified in the TRUST Act. The Sheriff publishes annual SB 54 compliance reports, and the California Attorney General audits compliance statewide.

Violations & Fines

Local agency violations can produce Attorney General enforcement, civil rights claims, and required corrective action plans.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is San Bernardino County a sanctuary county?

The County has not formally adopted a sanctuary policy beyond state law, but the Sheriff must follow California SB 54 limits on immigration cooperation, which apply across all 58 California counties.

Can the Sheriff hold someone for ICE pickup?

Only with a judicial warrant or for individuals convicted of qualifying serious or violent offenses listed in Government Code section 7282.5; civil ICE detainers alone are not sufficient.

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San Bernardino County, CA Immigration Policy: Sanctuary Policy Preemption (2026)

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