AMERICAN IMMIGRATION COUNCIL • IRIS
California Enacts Safe Haven Schools Act

Policy ID

CA-LA-2025-9-20-2
State Response
Statewide,
CA
Legislative Action

Short Description

In 2025, the California legislature enacted Assembly Bill 45, also referred to as the California Safe Haven Schools Act. This legislation bars immigration enforcement officers from entering non-public areas of school campuses without valid ID and a judicial warrant, subpoena, or court order, and prohibits schools from sharing student, family, or staff information with immigration authorities.

Date Adopted

09/21/2025

See Also

Sacramento City Council Prohibits Use of City Property for Immigration Enforcement

04/28/2026
Sacramento
Legislative Action
CA

San Francisco, CA Board of Supervisors Passes Binding “ICE Free Zones” Property Ordinance

02/25/2026
San Francisco
Legislative Action
CA

San Diego County Restricts Federal Immigration Enforcement at Non-Public Areas of County Property Without a Warrant

01/28/2026
San Diego
Legislative Action
CA