To: Board of Supervisors
From: Equity Committee
Report Title: Adoption of Non-Cooperation Policy Limiting Resources for Cooperation with Immigration Authorities
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT Resolution No. 2026-279 establishing a Non-Cooperation Policy that limits the use of County funds or resources to cooperate with immigration authorities, restricts the use of County-owned or controlled properties by immigration authorities, prohibits County employees from disclosing certain information to immigration authorities unless required by law, addresses access to County services, establishes a Sheriff's Office reporting requirement, and establishes related restrictions; and consider providing direction to staff.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
On August 12, 2025, the Board of Supervisors referred to the Equity Committee the matter of guidance on department interactions with immigration enforcement authorities.
On September 22, 2025, the Equity Committee received a report on existing internal County departmental policies that address interactions with federal immigration authorities and provided direction to staff.
On November 17, 2025, the Equity Committee discussed a draft non-cooperation policy/ordinance.
On April 20, 2026, the Equity Committee discussed a draft non-cooperation policy.
On June 15, 2026, the Equity Committee received and discussed a draft non-cooperation policy. After receiving public comment, the Equity Committee moved to refer the draft policy to the Board of Supervisors for review and approval.
The draft policy as referred by the Equity Committee recognizes that immigrants are valuable and essential members of the community and that a relationship of trust between the County and the immigrant community is central to public safety and community well-being. If adopted, the policy would prohibit employees from providing immigration authorities ...
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