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Published in Politics and Government on Wednesday, December 11th 2024 at 0:41 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • The county Board of Supervisors passed a resolution Tuesday that aims to completely restrict county agencies from cooperating with federal authorities on immigration enforcement. The vote comes weeks before President-elect Donald Trump,

The article discusses a conflict in Orange County, California, where the Board of Supervisors is considering a policy to further limit cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This policy would prevent county resources from being used for immigration enforcement, except in cases involving serious or violent felonies. However, Sheriff Don Barnes opposes this move, arguing that it would hinder law enforcement's ability to maintain public safety by potentially releasing individuals who might pose a threat back into the community. The disagreement highlights the tension between local governance and federal immigration enforcement, with the Sheriff's Department already having a policy of notifying ICE only for those with serious felony convictions. The debate reflects broader national discussions on sanctuary policies and the role of local law enforcement in immigration matters.

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