Truth Act forum (Item 8)

Said the sheriff's statistics tell an incomplete story, arguing ICE effectively operates inside county courthouses — including an incident where he says he was detained there — and asked the board to include all courthouse ICE activity in future reports.

Spoke against the fear caused by ICE enforcement, saying every person deserves dignity and that she worries about children fearing a parent won't come home from work.

Drew on the letter versus the spirit of the law, saying the sheriff's statistics show technical compliance but not whether residents trust law enforcement enough to call for help, seek medical care, or send kids to school.

An immigrant advocate from Lindsay described how Operation Safe Council rumors closed schools, emptied markets and swap meets, and put DACA renewals at risk; offered her organization's help to the immigrant community.