AG Bonta, in coordination with Governor Gavin Newsom, today issued guidance reminding state and local law enforcement of their concurrent jurisdiction to investigate potential state law crimes committed by federal agents. Federal and state law enforcement have long collaborated on investigations that result in both federal and state criminal charges, with a presumption that neither law enforcement agency will obstruct the other’s investigations or thwart the objective pursuit of justice.  

"California stands ready to take all necessary steps to investigate potentially unlawful conduct by federal agents that occurs on our soil, and where the facts warrant, file charges for violations of the California Penal Code. Let there be no question: State and local law enforcement in California have authority to investigate potential violations of state law, even when those violations are committed by federal agents. Federal courts have long recognized that federal agents do not have absolute immunity from state law prosecution.” – AG Bonta