Immigration agents with misconduct records barred from California police jobs
California bars hiring as peace officers people from other states or federal agencies who lost their certification for misconduct, or committed serious misconduct that is grounds for decertification here. That rule now expressly covers officers who did immigration enforcement.
Who it affects
Former immigration enforcement officers seeking California police jobs, police agencies
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
Official text
California AB 1627: Public employment: disqualifications.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.