Opinion: Close the legal loophole that lets local police moonlight for ICE
California's Assembly Bill 1537, known as the 'No Side Jobs for ICE' Act, seeks to close a loophole allowing local police to work for federal immigration authorities. The legislation would prohibit off-duty officers from moonlighting for ICE. The bill is currently awaiting a decision from the governor.
Assembly Bill 1537, the “No Side Jobs for ICE” Act closes this loophole in California. The governor should sign it.
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