California strengthens student privacy against immigration enforcement: Here’s what you need to know

California has introduced new laws protecting immigrant students’ privacy by limiting immigration enforcement access to schools and healthcare facilities. The measures require immediate notification if immigration officials are on campus and prohibit sharing student information without a court warrant. These protections come amid increased federal deportation efforts under President Trump and growing state-level divisions, with Democratic-led states enacting safeguards while Republican-led states expand cooperation with immigration authorities.