A gun pulled on civilians in Pasadena (Photo – Screengrab)
A federal judge has upheld California’s SB 805, the No Vigilantes Act, rejecting a legal challenge brought by the Trump Administration, according to a statement released by Senator Sasha Renée Pérez (D-Pasadena).
By News Desk
U.S. District Judge Christina Snyder of the Central District of California ruled in favor of the law, which requires all law enforcement operating in California to display identification and prohibits bounty hunters from conducting immigration enforcement. Senator Pérez, the author of SB 805, described the decision as a major legal victory for the state and a defeat for the Trump Administration.
In her statement, Pérez said the ruling affirms California’s authority to enact laws governing law enforcement practices within the state, particularly during what she characterized as aggressive federal immigration enforcement efforts. She emphasized that SB 805 is intended to protect public safety and civil liberties by ensuring transparency and accountability among law enforcement officers.
Pérez also addressed the court’s decision regarding a related measure, Senator Scott Wiener’s SB 627, the No Secret Police Act, which the judge did not uphold. While expressing disappointment with that outcome, Pérez said the ruling on SB 805 still represents a significant win.
Although the judge’s order upholding SB 805 has been temporarily paused from taking effect until February 19, Pérez stated that the decision provides important legal clarity and marks a meaningful step toward protecting the rights and safety of Californians.
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