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California Approves Audit of Fusion Centers Amid Civil Liberties Concerns

3/28/2026

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The California Joint Committee on Legislative Audit approved an audit of three federally funded fusion centers, citing civil liberties concerns.
The measure passed nine votes in favor and one against, with advocacy groups including the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) urging the audit over alleged Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) cooperation violations.
Former FBI agent Mike German urged oversight, while Republican Carl DeMaio criticized the audit as a witch hunt.

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The California Joint Committee on Legislative Audit approved an audit of three federally funded fusion centers, citing civil liberties concerns.
The measure passed nine votes in favor and one against, with advocacy groups including the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) urging the audit over alleged Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) cooperation violations.
Former FBI agent Mike German urged oversight, while Republican Carl DeMaio criticized the audit as a witch hunt.