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Becerra, Alexis From: Karen G. Hernandez <karen@ocrapidresponse.org> Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 3:51 PM To: eComment Cc: Casey Conway; Sandra De Anda; Kelsey Gordon Subject: Item 23 - Resolution in Support of AB 1537, the No Side Jobs for ICE Act Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana.Use caution when opening attachments or links. May 19,2026 Mayor Amezcua and Members of the Council City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 Re: Item 23 -Resolution in Support of AB 1537,the No Side Jobs for ICE Act Dear Mayor Amezcua and Members of the City Council, On behalf of the Orange County Rapid Response Network,we write in strong support of Item 923, directing the City of Santa Ana("City")to adopt a resolution supporting Assembly Bill 1537 (Bryan),the No Side Jobs for ICE Act. The Orange County Rapid Response Network, alongside our coalition partner ICE Out of California, is a co-sponsor of AB 1537 this legislative cycle, and we strongly support efforts to close loopholes that undermine California's sanctuary protections and erode trust between immigrant communities and law enforcement. Current California law does not prohibit individual law enforcement officers from engaging in secondary employment with Immigration and Customs Enforcement("ICE"),the Department of Homeland Security("DHS"), or private entities engaged in immigration enforcement. This loophole directly undermines the spirit and intent of the California Values Act and weakens public trust in local law enforcement. The City has long been recognized for its commitment to and protection of its immigrant communities. Supporting AB 1537 would reaffirm the City's commitment to ensuring that residents,regardless of immigration status, feel safe reporting crimes, accessing city services, and engaging with local government without fear. By supporting AB 1537,the City has the opportunity to join communities across California in advancing policies that prioritize trust,transparency, and accountability. AB 1537 offers a clear and practical solution: preventing local and state law enforcement officers from clocking in to a second job with ICE—an agency that is terrorizing communities across the country,tearing families apart,and operating with no accountability. Every day, ICE's abuses of power are spiraling further out of control. Local and state systems should not be turned into pipelines for deportation. AB 1537 reinforces those commitments by ensuring transparency and accountability. This resolution would send a strong message that the City stands firmly in support of immigrant communities and supports strengthening California's sanctuary protections. For these reasons,we respectfully urge the Santa Ana City Council to support Item 923 and adopt a resolution in support of AB 1537,the No Side Jobs for ICE Act. Sincerely, 1