CA AB1896

Disqualifies individuals from all California public employment—including state, county, city, and district positions—if they were employed by an entity engaged in federal immigration enforcement between January 20, 2025, and January 20, 2029.

Specifically bars such individuals from serving as peace officers and adds prior immigration enforcement employment to the list of disqualifying criteria for peace officer certification and minimum standards.

Exempts employees who worked at California state or local law enforcement agencies operating under existing California sanctuary law provisions (e.g., SB 54) from the disqualification.

Defines "immigration enforcement" broadly to include investigating, enforcing, or assisting with federal civil or criminal immigration laws related to a person's presence, entry, reentry, or employment in the United States.

Declares the provisions address a matter of statewide concern, applying to all cities including charter cities, and includes a severability clause if any portion is held invalid.