Immigration
Apr. 27, 2026
State courts to track immigration arrests under new Judicial Council policy
A new rule requires courts to document civil immigration arrests starting May 1 amid ongoing legal and political disputes.
California courts must begin tracking civil immigration arrests at their facilities under a new policy passed by the Judicial Council.
"The branch currently lacks consistent statewide data about when civil arrests occurred in court facilities, who was involved, and how frequently these incidents take place," Butte County Superior Court Executive Officer Sharif Elmallah told council members. "Without comprehensive data, it's difficult for the Judicial Council and...
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