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

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09/21/2025
Statewide
Legislative Action
CA

California Enacts Ban on Face Coverings in Law Enforcement

09/20/2025
Statewide
Legislative Action
CA

Los Angeles Mayor Orders Bolstered Protocols and Training for City Staff on Immigration Enforcement Policies

07/11/2025
Los Angeles
Executive Order
CA