Package of sweeping protections awaits Governor Newsom’s approval

SACRAMENTO, CA — The California Latino Legislative Caucus urges Governor Gavin Newsom to sign a landmark package of bills strengthening oversight of immigration detention facilities, protecting the rights and dignity of people in civil detention, and expanding accountability around federal immigration enforcement.

Sacramento – The California Latino Legislative Caucus (CLLC) has elected Assemblymember Juan Carrillo (D-Palmdale) as its next Chair and Senator Eloise Gómez Reyes (D-Colton) as Vice Chair for the 2027–28 legislative session. For the first time in the Caucus’ history, members also elected leaders to two newly created positions: Assemblymember Mia Bonta (D-Oakland) as Treasurer and Senator Caroline Menjivar (D-San Fernando Valley) as Secretary.

Sacramento – Today, August 5^th, 2026 the California Latino Legislative Caucus held a press conference, to demand greater transparency and accountability at immigration detention centers, where troubling reports of human rights violations and inhumane conditions continue to emerge.

Sacramento – On June 30, 2026, Senator Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach), Chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus issued the following statement regarding today’s Supreme Court decision in Trump v.

Sacramento – On May 14, 2026, Senator Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) issued the following statement on behalf of the California Latino Legislative Caucus: 

“The California Latino Legislative Caucus has remained steadfast in our support to ensure healthcare is truly for all. 

Sacramento – On April 14, 2026 the California Latino Legislative Caucus (CLLC) unveiled its 2026 legislative package, featuring 15 priority bills. The package takes a strong stance against harmful federal actions impacting Latino, immigrant communities and families across California—advancing policy solutions to expand healthcare access, strengthen public safety, protect food security, increase education opportunities, and support working families.  

Sacramento – On March 18, 2026, Senator Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) issued the following statement on behalf of the California Latino Legislative Caucus:

Sacramento – On February 9, 2026 the California Latino Legislative Caucus (CLLC) applauded the recently announced ruling to uphold California’s Senate Bill 805 (Perez), the No Vigilantes Act. 

Sacramento – On January 8, 2026 Senator Lena Gonzalez (D – Long Beach) issued the following statement on behalf of the California Latino Legislative Caucus (CLLC) regarding ICE’s Fatal Shooting of Renee Nicole Good:

Sacramento – Today, Governor Newsom signed a comprehensive immigration bill package championed by the California Latino and Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Legislative Caucuses. These bills push back against the injustice of reckless federal immigration raids that are causing deep fear and confusion across the state.