Nearly 11 million people living in California, about one in four, are immigrants. The Attorney General's Office has taken several actions to defend the rights of immigrants, including: Defended Dreamers and challenged the repeal of DACA.

Over the last several years, California has taken significant strides to protect immigrants, passing a broad range of laws to expand and uphold the civil and labor rights of immigrants, to equalize access to higher education, and to define the role local law enforcement agencies may play in the enforcement of federal immigration law.

Know Your Immigration Rights and Protections Under the Law. You have the right to apply for and secure housing without sharing your immigration status. California law prohibits housing providers from asking about your immigration status unless you are applying for affordable housing funded by the federal government.

Dec 17, 2024 · LOS ANGELES – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued two guidances to help California immigrants better understand their rights and protections under the law and avoid immigration scams by those seeking to take advantage of fear and uncertainty resulting from the President-elect’s inhumane threats of mass detention, arrests, and ...

Dec 4, 2024 · SAN FRANCISCO – In response to the incoming Trump administration’s inhumane threats of mass arrests, detention, and deportations, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued updated model policies and recommendations to guide public institutions in complying with California law limiting state and local participation in immigration ...

Jan 24, 2025 · SAN DIEGO – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today held the fifth and final in a series of regional convenings with immigrant rights groups, elected officials, and others in San Diego, California.

Dec 19, 2024 · In recent weeks, the Attorney General has released guidances to help California immigrants better understand their rights and protections under the law and avoid immigration scams by those seeking to take advantage of fear and uncertainty ahead of Inauguration Day.

States Citizenship and Immigration Services. If you have any further questions regarding the Visa/Immigration process, contact the Applicant Program at (916) 210-4239 or by email at . visa-immigration@doj.ca.gov.

If you currently reside in California, with limited exceptions, you must submit your fingerprints electronically from a Live Scan site. If you reside outside of California, you will need to submit a manual fingerprint card or “hard card.”

Jan 1, 2018 · The California Labor Commissioner and California Attorney General . provide this joint guidance on AB 450. 1. Q: What is the Immigrant Worker Protection Act (AB 450)? A: Starting January 1, 2018, the Immigrant Worker Protection Act (AB 450) imposes various prohibitions and requirements on employers with regard to worksite inspections by immigration