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SB 1399

Locked detention facilities: civil immigration: reviews.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Anna Caballero and 10 co-sponsors

SB 1399 establishes review procedures for civil immigration detention facilities in California, potentially restricting locked detention practices through state-level oversight mechanisms.

Referred to Com. on JUD.
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Bill Summary · SB 1399

Legislative bill overview

SB 1399 addresses civil immigration detention practices in California by establishing or modifying review procedures for locked detention facilities. The bill appears to focus on oversight mechanisms and potential restrictions on how immigration detainees are held in secure settings. As of late February 2026, the bill is in early procedural stages following introduction.

Why is this important

Immigration detention directly affects thousands of people in California and raises questions about due process, safety conditions, and humane treatment standards. Review procedures for detention facilities can influence whether detainees have adequate access to legal representation, medical care, and appeals processes. This issue intersects concerns about state-federal cooperation on immigration enforcement and individual rights protections.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of state authority: Debate over whether California should regulate federal immigration detention or create parallel state-level detention standards and oversight
  • Detention facility operations: Disagreement on whether restrictions should apply to all facilities holding immigration detainees (private, county, federal) and what operational changes would be mandated
  • Law enforcement cooperation: Tension between advocates seeking stricter detention limits and law enforcement/ICE perspectives on detention necessity for case processing and public safety

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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