{"id":2058,"date":"2025-07-18T08:08:10","date_gmt":"2025-07-18T00:08:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportpro.cc\/?p=2058"},"modified":"2025-07-18T08:08:10","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T00:08:10","slug":"lasd-transfers-inmates-to-ice-under-california-law-sheriff-luna-addresses-judicial-warrant-process-serious-charges-and-sb-54-compliance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportpro.cc\/?p=2058","title":{"rendered":"LASD Transfers Inmates to ICE Under California Law: Sheriff Luna Addresses Judicial Warrant Process, Serious Charges, and SB 54 Compliance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>#Tags: #LASDInmateTransfer #ICECollaboration #SB54Compliance #CaliforniaLawEnforcement #JudicialWarrant #LosAngelesSheriff #ICEDeportationPolicy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">LASD Transfers 20 Inmates to ICE Custody \u2013 Here\u2019s Why<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna clarified the department&#8217;s approach to inmate transfers to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), emphasizing compliance with California laws and county policies. During a recent press conference, he addressed growing public interest in how these decisions are made and under what legal frameworks they occur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sheriff Luna Reaffirms Commitment to SB 54 and County Policy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sheriff Luna stated that the Los Angeles County Sheriff\u2019s Department (LASD) strictly follows <strong>California Senate Bill 54 (SB 54)<\/strong> and <strong>the 2020 Los Angeles County directive<\/strong>, both of which <strong>limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cWe will only transfer an individual into ICE custody if we are presented with a <strong>federal judicial warrant signed by a judge<\/strong>,\u201d Luna said. \u201cThis procedure is <strong>fully aligned with state law and county policy.<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transfers Are Limited to Serious and Violent Offenders<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Sheriff Luna, as of Thursday, LASD has transferred <strong>20 individuals<\/strong> to ICE. These transfers were based on <strong>judicially authorized warrants<\/strong>, and the individuals involved were accused of <strong>serious or violent offenses<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cMost of the individuals we\u2019ve transferred had <strong>charges such as attempted murder, rape, robbery, or sexual battery<\/strong>,\u201d Luna explained. \u201cThese cases meet the criteria where cooperation with ICE is <strong>lawful, necessary, and ensures public safety.<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Judicial Warrants: Key Requirement for Cooperation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sheriff Luna stressed that <strong>ICE detainers alone are not sufficient<\/strong> for an inmate transfer in Los Angeles County. A <strong>judicially signed warrant<\/strong> is required to ensure due process and uphold California\u2019s sanctuary policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cThese warrants provide a <strong>legal and peaceful mechanism<\/strong> to handle individuals who pose serious risks to the community,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">LASD Balancing Public Safety and Legal Compliance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sheriff Luna concluded by emphasizing that LASD\u2019s top priority is <strong>public safety<\/strong> while strictly adhering to <strong>state laws designed to protect immigrant communities<\/strong>. The department continues to walk a fine line between cooperating with federal authorities under lawful conditions and upholding California\u2019s sanctuary state principles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>For more updates on LASD procedures and immigration-related policies, stay connected with local law enforcement channels.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>#Tags: #LASDInmateTransfer #ICECollaboration #SB54Compliance #CaliforniaLawEnforcement #JudicialWarrant #LosAngelesSheriff #ICEDeportationPolicy LASD Transfers 20 Inmates to ICE Custody \u2013 Here\u2019s Why Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna clarified the department&#8217;s approach to inmate transfers to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), emphasizing compliance with California laws and county policies. 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