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“There are new laws in place in California now in 2018 with the advent of 2018. I mentioned two of them specifically, AB 450 and SB 54. AB 450 in particular deals with the workplace in particular and how we go about treating the information about the workplace and employees at the workplace by employers,” Becerra explained. “What we’re trying to make sure is that employers are aware that in 2018, there is a new law in place.” Becerra then told the reporters gathered that ignorance of the new laws is not a defense.
The reporter followed up by asking if Becerra’s office would prosecute employers found to be in violation of AB 450. “We will prosecute those who violate [California] law,” the attorney general responded. The law Becerra is referring to, AB 450, is a complicated law that “puts employers in a difficult situation of having to comply with federal immigration law obligations on one hand and state law requirements on the other.”
“It is no surprise that the bully in chief is continuing to try to intimidate our most vulnerable residents,” said Schaaf, referring to President Donald Trump. “We’re very clear that our values are to protect all of our residents regardless of where we come from. We want to protect families, not tear them apart.”
Schaaf’s remarks came on a day when rumors were swirling that ICE planned to launch a series of Bay Area raids — arresting as many as 1,500 illegal aliens — because California has become a Sanctuary State and several communities have adopted Sanctuary City policies. “We are exercising our legal right to be a Sanctuary City and to protect our residents,” Schaaf told KPIX 5 of her opposition to ICE raids. “The fact that the federal government is suggesting that it is actively retaliating against jurisdictions that are exercising their right to have sanctuary policies — that is what is illegal.”
"Schaaf’s remarks came on a day when rumors were swirling that ICE planned to launch a series of Bay Area raids — arresting as many as 1,500 illegal aliens...."
originally posted by: matafuchs
This is the return shot after the DHS announced it will be pursuing Sanctuary Cities and States. How can the Attorney Geeneral of a State threaten employer with non-compliance of FEDERAL statues?
California has finally, after all of its bs, gone off the deep end...what are employers to do? Mayors saying they will go to jail to protect illegal aliens?
How can the Attorney Geeneral of a State threaten employer with non-compliance of FEDERAL statues?
Under AB 450, employers are prohibited from “providing voluntary consent to an immigration enforcement agent to enter nonpublic areas of a place of labor unless the agent provides a judicial warrant, except as specified.”
Employers in California are also prohibited under AB 450 from “reverify[ing] the employment eligibility of a current employee at a time or in a manner not required by federal law.”
originally posted by: Shamrock6
They can't. What they can do is prohibit an employer from voluntarily consenting to ICE entering certain areas.
Under AB 450, employers are prohibited from “providing voluntary consent to an immigration enforcement agent to enter nonpublic areas of a place of labor unless the agent provides a judicial warrant, except as specified.”
They also prohibit voluntarily going beyond what federal law requires.
Employers in California are also prohibited under AB 450 from “reverify[ing] the employment eligibility of a current employee at a time or in a manner not required by federal law.”
Your own source material probably would've prevented your gnashing of teeth over this.
And yea, I have problems with the law California has enacted. Just not the ones you're trying to make up.
originally posted by: watchitburn
a reply to: matafuchs
This will just drive more businesses out of California.
They're getting very good at that over there.
originally posted by: Wildbob77
What it means is that the Feds must have a valid warrant to conduct a raid on a business.
I'm sure that businesses are consulting with their attorneys as this went to press. They will be prepared to abide by the law.
This is just grandstanding by silly state officials who will side with people in this country rather then business owners.
Why should ICE need a warrant to look for illegal aliens?
If a police officer suspects someone of a crime they can interview them.
If during that conversation the person is found to be wanted he would be arrested. Seems that cannot happen now can it?
This puts the law enforcement officials in a very precarious position especially with grandstanding officials.
Immigration officers are not allowed to enter your workplace — whether it is a factory, store, high rise, farm, or orchard — without permission from the owner or manager. If an officer does get permission, the officer is free to ask you questions about your immigration status.
You have a right to keep silent. In most states, you don’t even have to tell the agent your name. Although you may want to provide your name only so your family or attorney can locate you. You also have the right to talk to a lawyer before you answer any questions. Y
You can tell the officer, “I wish to talk to a lawyer,” in response to any question the officer asks you. You do not need tell the immigration officer where you were born or what your immigration status is.
You do not have to show the officer your papers or any immigration documents. If the officer asks you for your papers, tell the officer, “I wish to talk to a lawyer.”