Immigration FAQ

Immigration enforcement: City of Sacramento’s policies and commitment

The City of Sacramento and Sacramento Police Department (SPD) remain committed to the safety and well-being of all community members. California state law (Senate Bill 54) prohibits state and local law enforcement agencies from enforcing federal civil immigration laws—this is handled exclusively by federal agencies.

In addition, the City’s sanctuary city ordinance makes it clear that no City official, employee or agent of the City, while in the course and scope of employment, shall use any City funds or resources to enforce federal civil immigration law.

SPD is dedicated to addressing crime, supporting victims, and building trust, regardless of immigration status. For more information on SPD’s policy regarding immigration, visit https://bit.ly/spd-immigration.

This Frequently Ask Questions (FAQ) list outlines SPD’s role in immigration enforcement

Can I be deported by SPD during a traffic stop or call for service?
Answer: No
SPD does not enforce federal immigration laws. SPD employees are also prohibited from arresting, detaining, or continuing to detain a person based solely on their immigration status.

Can I be deported by SPD if I report a crime?
Answer: No
The policy is to provide equal enforcement of the law and equal service to all members of the public regardless of an individual’s immigration status.

Can SPD officers stop a person to determine the person’s immigration status? Answer: No
SPD employees are prohibited from investigating, interrogating, detaining, collecting or maintaining information about an individual solely to determine immigration status.

Does SPD assist Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) with immigration enforcement?
Answer: No
State, local laws, and department policies prohibit SPD from engaging in enforcement related to a person’s immigration status.

Does SPD maintain records that reflect the immigration status of a victim, witness, or arrestee?
Answer: No
SPD does not keep or maintain any database related to a person’s immigration status except to provide services related to the processing of U-Visa applications.

Do SPD officers detain individuals solely on immigration status?
Answer: No
SPD officers do not make arrests or detain individuals solely based on their suspected immigration status. Additionally, department members will not ask about a person's immigration status.

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