A healthy and vibrant California is also a safe and secure California. We are all safer when we foster transparency and trust between all Californians and local police.

Below are resources on CIPC's advocacy to end unjust detentions and deportations.

Statewide Advocacy

CIPC contributes to several statewide efforts related to detentions and deportations, including on issues such as S-Comm (the controversial deportation program), the use of "immigration holds" by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, roadside checkpoints and accompanying car impoundments, and tracking legislation potentially affecting immigrants caught up in the criminal justice system.

• TRUST Act (AB 4) The TRUST Act is a state bill to limit unfair, costly detentions of aspiring citizens in local jails - people who would otherwise be released.  Fact Sheet (3/13)
• Letter to ICE from CA CBOs Commenting on Proposed Detainer Policy (9/30/2010)
• Analysis of Detainer impacts in California submitted to ICE (9/30/2010)
• CIPC in the news: "Immigrant Advocates Eye New Jail Program" (7/31/2010)

Statewide Survey: 'We're Not Feeling Any Safer'

Our recent survey of immigrant communities confirms that local law enforcement activities that target immigrants are widespread in California and are eroding community relationships with law enforcement.

• Statewide Survey Results: "We're Not Feeling Any Safer"

The survey was conducted with input from a coalition of immigrant rights groups and with technical assistance from the Warren Institute at BerkeleyLaw.