Newsom Indicates He Will Veto Bill Blocking State Prisons From Working With ICE

The governor has vetoed bills similar to AB 15, which sought to prohibit state prisons from holding someone in custody because of an ICE request and more.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks during a press conference in Los Angeles on Sept. 25, 2024. Eric Thayer/AP Photo

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has indicated he will veto a bill that seeks to prevent the California state prison system from working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) if the bill passes the Legislature.

If passed, Assembly Bill 15, introduced by Assemblyman Mike Gipson (D-District 65), who represents parts of south-central Los Angeles, would prevent the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) from cooperating with ICE.