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Federal immigration enforcement preparedness (S.H.I.E.L.D.)

The board approved in concept a new county code chapter prohibiting county parking lots, buildings, and open spaces from being used as staging areas or operation bases for federal civil immigration enforcement. Final adoption is set for March 24, and the S.H.I.E.L.D. subcommittee will also explore requiring DHS agents to identify themselves.

6 mentionsLast discussed Sep 29, 2026