Federal immigration policies and enforcement have taken an aggressive shift in recent months, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents making arrests at public facilities such as schools and courthouses. These policies and practices are not only devastating for the individuals and families being targeted, but they will also make our communities less safe and less prosperous. Senate Bill 54 by Senate President pro Tem Kevin de León is a crucial step toward protecting California values. It would ensure state law enforcement resources are spent protecting our communities, not deporting our friends and neighbors.