AMERICAN IMMIGRATION COUNCIL • IRIS
San Jose Limits Civil Federal Immigration Enforcement on City Properties

Policy ID

SJ-LA-2026-1-14
Local Response
San Jose,
CA
Legislative Action

Short Description

The San Jose City Council approved a measure to prohibit U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from using 11 city garages and parking lots and parking areas of 75 community centers and libraries as stating areas or operational bases for civil immigration enforcement. In October 2025, the San Jose City Council first instructed city staff to inventory public-owned properties that could be utilized by federal enforcement and have the city attorney produce a policy to restrict certain enforcement activities in those locations.

Date Adopted

01/14/2026

See Also

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Sacramento City Council Prohibits Use of City Property for Immigration Enforcement

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