CA AB2948

Amends law enforcement authority to cooperate with federal immigration officials by allowing detention on immigration holds after individuals become eligible for release, provided it does not violate federal, state, or local law or policy.

Expands circumstances permitting immigration cooperation to include individuals convicted at any time of specified felonies (previously limited to 15-year lookback period) and those arrested and charged with serious/violent felonies where a magistrate finds probable cause.

Repeals the California Values Act (Chapter 17.25) provisions that restricted state and local law enforcement assistance with immigration enforcement.

Requires arresting agencies to notify U.S. deportation authorities when there is reason to believe a person arrested for controlled substance violations may not be a U.S. citizen.

Establishes this bill as a state-mandated local program with reimbursement procedures available through existing statutory provisions if the Commission on State Mandates determines costs are imposed on local agencies.