Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 495, a controversial law allowing relatives to become temporary caregivers for children if their parents are deported. Authored by Assemblymember Celeste Rodriguez, the measure also directs schools and hospitals to protect children’s information during immigration enforcement. Supporters say it prevents trauma for families separated by deportation, while critics, including the California Family Council, argue it undermines parental rights because the caregiver authorization form does not require a parent’s signature. The organization is considering legal action against the state.

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