California Lawmakers Propose Bills Responding to Fatal Shootings by ICE Agents

January 22, 2026

California lawmakers are introducing legislation to restrict federal immigration enforcement activities within the state following two fatal shootings by ICE agents—one involving Keith Porter, a Los Angeles father killed by an off-duty ICE officer on New Year's Eve, and another involving Renee Good in Minneapolis. Assemblymember Isaac Bryan's AB 1537 would prohibit state and local law enforcement from working secondary jobs with ICE or immigration enforcement entities, while Senator Scott Wiener's SB 747 aims to hold all levels of police accountable for constitutional violations. These legislative efforts come amid escalating violent confrontations between ICE agents and protesters in California cities, including an incident where a protester lost an eye after being shot with a less-lethal round.

Who is affected

Keith Porter (43-year-old Los Angeles father killed on New Year's Eve) and his two children
Porter's family members including his mother Franceola Armstrong and cousin Jsane Tyler
Renee Good (37-year-old Minneapolis woman fatally shot on January 7)
Kaden Rummler (21-year-old protester who lost an eye in Orange County)
Brian Palacios (off-duty ICE officer who shot Porter)
Protesters clashing with ICE in California cities
State and local law enforcement officers who currently moonlight for ICE
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security

What action is being taken

The LAPD Robbery and Homicide Division and the district attorney's Justice System Integrity Division are conducting parallel investigations into Porter's shooting
Porter's family is seeking evidence themselves by asking neighbors for video footage
Black Lives Matter L.A. is assisting the Porter family with press briefings and advocacy
Assemblymember Isaac Bryan is proposing AB 1537 to prohibit state and local officers from moonlighting for immigration enforcement
Senator Scott Wiener is proposing SB 747 (The No Kings Act) to hold police accountable for constitutional violations
Thousands of ICE officers have been deployed in Minneapolis and California cities

Why it matters

This situation highlights tensions between federal immigration enforcement and state authority, particularly concerning use of force and accountability. The proposed legislation represents California's effort to assert control over how federal agencies operate within its borders and to prevent state resources from supporting immigration enforcement activities. The cases also raise critical questions about off-duty officer conduct, the use of force by federal agents, and the ability of families to obtain justice when loved ones are killed by law enforcement. The incidents have sparked widespread protests and represent a broader conflict between federal immigration policy and local community safety concerns.

What's next

The Porter family may go "knocking on doors" to gather evidence from neighbors
AB 1537 and SB 747 will proceed through the California legislative process
The ongoing investigations into Porter's death by LAPD and the district attorney will continue
The family is collecting donations through GoFundMe to support Porter's children

Read full article from source: The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint