Speaking at a press conference, Becerra said, "It’s important, given these rumors that are out there, to let people know – more specifically today, employers – that if they voluntarily start giving up information about their employees or access to their employees in ways that contradict our new California laws, they subject themselves to actions by my office."
At the beginning of the year, California became an official "sanctuary state" which prohibits cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
"We will prosecute those who violate the law," threatened Becerra.
As the Sacramento Bee details, the new law:
WATCH: California AG Threatens To Prosecute Private Citizens Who Help ICE Enforce Laws
At the beginning of the year, California became an official "sanctuary state" which prohibits cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
"We will prosecute those who violate the law," threatened Becerra.
As the Sacramento Bee details, the new law:
Requires employers to ask immigration agents for a warrant before granting access to a worksite.
Prevents employers from voluntarily sharing confidential employee information without a subpoena.
Requires employers to notify their workers before a federal audit of employee records.
Gives the attorney general and labor commissioner exclusive authority to enforce new provisions of state labor laws.
Prohibits employers from re-verifying information on employment verification forms, unless compelled to by federal law.
Prevents employers from voluntarily sharing confidential employee information without a subpoena.
Requires employers to notify their workers before a federal audit of employee records.
Gives the attorney general and labor commissioner exclusive authority to enforce new provisions of state labor laws.
Prohibits employers from re-verifying information on employment verification forms, unless compelled to by federal law.
WATCH: California AG Threatens To Prosecute Private Citizens Who Help ICE Enforce Laws