# California law enforcement immigration employment bill

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/california-law-enforcement-immigration-employment-bill
> Updated: 2026-09-27T18:52:15.000Z. Sources: 34. Developments: 2.

California Assemblymember Isaac Bryan’s bill, AB 1537, has passed the state Legislature and is now awaiting a decision from Governor Gavin Newsom. The legislation seeks to prohibit state and local peace officers from accepting secondary employment that involves arresting, detaining, transporting, or deporting individuals under federal or out-of-state immigration laws.

The bill specifically targets side jobs with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and law enforcement agencies in states with anti-immigration legislation. It also requires officers to report any offers for such secondary employment to their primary employing agencies. Failure to comply could result in officers facing decertification. Advocates and civil rights organizations held a rally at Los Angeles City Hall to support the measure, arguing it is necessary to maintain clear boundaries between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-27: California bans public officials from issuing memecoins

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2409, banning public officials from issuing memecoins and restricting crypto platforms from listing official-linked tokens starting in 2027.

31 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/california-governor-signs-law-banning-public-officials-from-issuing-meme-coins

### 2026-09-22: California bill banning police from ICE side jobs reaches Governor

California's AB 1537, which would bar state and local police from taking secondary jobs involving immigration enforcement, has reached Governor Gavin Newsom's desk for a decision.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/california-bill-banning-police-from-ice-side-jobs-reaches-governor

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