California Attorney General Xavier Becerra Xavier BecerraOVERNIGHT ENERGY: Trump casts doubt on climate change science during briefing on wildfires | Biden attacks Trump's climate record amid Western wildfires, lays out his plan | 20 states sue EPA over methane emissions standards rollback 20 states sue EPA over methane emissions standards rollback Investigation underway after bags of mail found dumped in Los Angeles-area parking lot MORE on Thursday issued a reminder amid rumors of increased immigration raids in the state that residents and law enforcement officials are expected to abide by state and federal privacy laws.

“Regardless of what the rumors are, the law is the law, the Constitution is the Constitution and people have rights,” Becerra said at a press conference.

Immigrants living in California should not believe they don’t have rights, Becerra added.

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Becerra held a press conference to address what he called rumors of intensified immigration raids in the state, particularly in Northern California. He largely avoided discussing the rumors themselves, and instead focused on ensuring that residents are aware of privacy laws.

He noted a new state law enacted this year, AB450, which prohibits employers from disclosing information that would violate privacy rights of employees.

“Ignorance of the law is no excuse if you violate it,” Becerra said.

He added that he expects federal immigration agents and other law enforcement officials to comply with the Constitution, and respect privacy rights of Californians.

Becerra last week praised a federal judge's decision to block the Trump administration from ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which grants protection to certain immigrants brought to the U.S. illegally as children.

California has positioned itself as one of the staunchest opponents to President Trump Donald John TrumpUS reimposes UN sanctions on Iran amid increasing tensions Jeff Flake: Republicans 'should hold the same position' on SCOTUS vacancy as 2016 Trump supporters chant 'Fill that seat' at North Carolina rally MORE’s policies. During the campaign, Trump pledged to crack down on immigration, and Immigrations and Customs Enforcement arrests increased within months of his taking office.

California Gov. Jerry Brown (D) last October signed legislation making California a sanctuary state, meaning state law enforcement officials won’t enforce federal immigration law.

In addition to immigration, Becerra last year also fought the Trump administration on policies at the Environmental Protection Agency and the decision to roll back the requirement that employers include birth control coverage in employee health insurance plans.