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Read. Follow. Verify.California creates Working Group on Civil Rights Accountability to track federal immigration enforcement
Record date · August 13, 2026
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What This Bill Would Do
This bill establishes a new state working group within the Department of Justice to create a public dashboard documenting alleged civil rights violations linked to federal immigration enforcement. Starting in 2028, the group must submit annual reports to the Legislature, while keeping individual report data exempt from public disclosure laws.
The bill creates a new mechanism for tracking federal immigration enforcement impacts in California, potentially changing how civil rights complaints are documented and reported to state lawmakers.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Department of Justice
The department is required to house the new working group and establish protocols for data verification.
Nonprofit organizations
Eligible nonprofits will be authorized to submit reports regarding alleged civil rights violations to the state dashboard.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently filed. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Committee.
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Discoveries
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Expansion of state-level immigration oversight
The bill marks a shift toward formalizing state-level data collection on federal immigration enforcement through a dedicated working group.
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