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Lewis County commissioners plan discussion of non‑sanctuary policy after inaccurate federal listing
Summary
Commissioners said they would discuss creating a resolution or policy stating Lewis County is not a sanctuary county following an inaccurate Department of Homeland Security list that was later taken down.
Commissioners in Lewis County said on June 3 they will discuss creating a resolution or policy declaring that Lewis County is not a sanctuary county, following questions about an inaccurate Department of Homeland Security list.
A resident, Jacob, asked about a DHS list that briefly identified certain cities and counties as "sanctuary" jurisdictions; the list was later removed and county officials described it as inaccurate. A commissioner told the meeting, "we're not a sanctuary county," and said the subject would be discussed at the department directors’ update the next day, with staff to consider either a resolution or a formal policy.
The transcript records the county’s intention to address the matter in the directors’ update but does not show a formal vote or a drafted resolution. Commissioners characterized the DHS listing as erroneous and noted some jurisdictions were listed for differing local reasons; they did not provide a draft resolution text, a timetable for adoption, or legal citations during the meeting.
