The proposed law — Senate Bill 995 — aims to empower state authorities by ensuring that private detention centers comply with state health and safety standards through inspections. “This legislation is grounded in a simple principle: If detention centers operate in California, they must meet California standards for safety, dignity and human rights,” Pérez said. AdvertisementThere are currently 68,289 immigrants in detention centers across the U.S. with at least 74% of detainees having no criminal convictions, according to TRAC, a data research organization. (Claudia Elliott)Friday’s announcement comes as the Trump administration looks to increase the number of detention centers across the country. AdvertisementBut looming over the administration is the growing number of immigrants who have died while in the custody of federal immigration authorities.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 07, 2026 13:25 UTC