Practice question
In California, a state or local officer asks about your immigration status during a stop. What is true?
Show the answer and the rule
B. You can refuse to answer
State and local officers in California are prohibited from asking about immigration status, and you can refuse to answer.
Section 6 · Navigating the RoadsIn California, only federal law enforcement officers may ask about your immigration status; state and local officers are prohibited from asking drivers or passengers.Section 6 · Navigating the RoadsIf a California law enforcement officer asks about your immigration status, you can refuse to answer.