The City of Hayward in the San Francisco Bay Area has restated its policies on federal immigration law enforcement. This comes after reports of increased U.S. Customs and Border Patrol activity in the area. City officials state that Hayward employees and police officers do not ask about or record the immigration status of people they serve. They also do not take part in federal immigration enforcement actions.
These policies are based on Hayward’s aim to provide equal treatment and public safety for all residents. According to 2023 American Community Survey data, 42 percent of Hayward residents are foreign-born and 18 percent are non-citizens. City officials say that building trust in the community is important for effective policing and neighborhood safety…