Assembly Member Gipson's proposal to limit California's Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DCR) involvement in immigration enforcement would prohibit the department from sharing release information or transferring eligible individuals to federal immigration authorities. The legislation applies to those approved for youth offender parole, elderly parole, medical parole, and other specified release programs.

The bill removes existing requirements for DCR to assist federal immigration authorities with deportation proceedings and facility access. Currently, the department must identify undocumented individuals in state custody and coordinate with federal officials on detention and removal. Under the proposed changes, DCR would be barred from detaining, transferring, or providing release dates for individuals who qualify for various state parole and resentencing programs.

The measure aligns with recent state policies that established parole consideration for young offenders, elderly inmates, and those with serious medical conditions. The bill's findings note that these programs reflect evolving approaches to rehabilitation and release eligibility. While the legislation requires no new funding, the Fiscal Committee will evaluate potential operational impacts on state correctional facilities and federal immigration enforcement.