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MOTION: Chair Carpenter moved to consider Agenda Item No. 7 prior to <br /> continuing Agenda Item No. 6, seconded by Vice Chair Castillo Laughton. <br /> The original motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote: <br /> AYES: COMMISSIONER GAWRONSKI, COMMISSIONER MEJIA, <br /> COMMISSIONER PEREA, COMMISSIONER SAID, <br /> COMMISSIONER VEGA, VICE CHAIR CASTILLO <br /> LAUGHTON, CHAIR CARPENTER <br /> NOES: NONE <br /> ABSTAIN: NONE <br /> ABSENT: NONE <br /> Status: 7—0 -- Pass <br /> AGENDA ITEM NO. 7 MOVED OUT OF ORDER <br /> 7. U-Visa Certification and Santa Ana Police Department Procedure 4130 <br /> Recommended Action: Receive presentations from the following subject matter <br /> experts in immigration law to discuss the U-Visa process/procedures and provide <br /> input for recommendations: <br /> 1. Sabrina Rivera, Esq. of the Western State College of Law Immigration and <br /> Deportation Defense Clinic <br /> 2. Allyssa Scheyer, Esq. of the Public Law Center <br /> MINUTES: Sabrina Rivera and Allysa Scheyer gave a presentation regarding U- <br /> Visa basics and certifying agency certifications. <br /> Vice Chair Castillo Laughton asked whether state law established framework to <br /> overcome the presumption of helpfulness. <br /> Sabrina Rivera and Allysa Scheyerstated there are no state guidelines to overcome <br /> the presumption of helpfulness, however federal guidelines do exist. They stated <br /> that when the Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD) denies a certification, the <br /> reasons for the denial are not clearly stated in the response. <br /> Commissioner Mejia asked whether reason is given when a certification is denied. <br /> Allyssa Scheyer clarified there is a letter received with limited information. <br /> Discussion ensued regarding the guidance of certification and adjudication of the <br /> procedure at the state and federal level. <br /> Commissioner Mejia asked whether improving the definition of"helpfulness" could <br /> protect individuals when seeking certification. <br /> Allyssa Scheyer stated that improving the definition could protect individuals and <br /> ensure compliance with California state law. <br /> POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION 8 JULY 10, 2025 <br />