AG Bonta, AG James, and AG Schwalb co-led a coalition of 21 AGs in opposing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s United States Citizenship and Immigration Services proposed revisions to the AR-11 ‘Change of Address’ form, which would transform a straightforward, longstanding, limited administrative form into an onerous and expansive information collection exercise likely to require assistance from an immigration practitioner. In May, DHS proposed to significantly revise the form, which previously only required an individual’s physical address and basic biographic information such as name, date of birth, and registration number, to now require the detailed disclosure of employment, education, and public benefit use information.

“Historically, the AR-11 form has served a straightforward practical purpose, ensuring that noncitizens update their residential address when they move, so that they can be contacted as needed. Now, the Trump Administration is attempting to drastically change this simple, routine form into an unauthorized immigration enforcement tool for its mass deportation agenda. These drastic and unnecessary changes risk deterring eligible individuals from complying with the process and will chill access to essential public benefits. California remains committed to standing up for our immigrant communities and their lawful access of certain medical, nutrition, and housing support.” -AG Bonta