SACRAMENTO, California — California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta on Wednesday unveiled a new online portal allowing the public to report alleged misconduct by federal agents operating in the state. The tool enables users to upload photos, videos, and detailed descriptions to the California Department of Justice, which may use the information to evaluate potential legal action.
State officials framed the portal as a response to what they describe as increasingly aggressive federal enforcement tactics. In announcing the system, Bonta said some actions by federal personnel — including detentions in unmarked vehicles — have generated fear in communities and raised constitutional concerns. “Californians are rightly concerned that federal agents may be crossing the line and abusing their authority,” he said. Newsom added that while federal law enforcement has authority to act in the state, “no one is above the law.”
The reporting system requires users to provide contact information and identify the nature of the incident, such as claims of warrantless searches, excessive force, civil rights violations, or voting-related intimidation. The form also asks where the incident occurred and whether injuries were sustained. State officials emphasized that filing a report does not guarantee action and that the portal does not replace emergency services. Individuals witnessing crimes in progress are directed to call 911.
The portal launch comes amid continuing friction between California officials and President Trump over immigration enforcement and federal deployments within the state.
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