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Todd County board adopts resolution formally objecting to DHS 'sanctuary jurisdiction' designation
Summary
The Todd County Board adopted a resolution objecting to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's designation of Todd County among Minnesota 'sanctuary jurisdictions' and asked the county's congressional delegation and DHS for clarification and an appeals process.
The Todd County Board of Commissioners voted to adopt a resolution formally objecting to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's designation of Todd County as a so-called "sanctuary jurisdiction." The resolution instructs county staff to forward the board's statement to DHS, the Association of Minnesota Counties and the county's congressional delegation and requests clarification of DHS's criteria, a transparent appeals process, and assurances that federal funding will not be withheld because of the designation.
County staff said the designation was published without prior consultation or clear criteria and that the list created immediate constituent inquiries. The resolution notes that Minnesota law limits the detention of individuals without formal charges to 48 hours and that state law limits counties' ability to honor certain federal immigration detention requests.
Commissioners agreed to modify the draft language to state that the board was formally objecting to the designation (rather than only expressing concerns) and then voted to adopt the revised resolution. County Attorney Lindeman reviewed the draft, according to staff remarks recorded in the meeting.
Ending: A copy of the adopted resolution will be forwarded to DHS, the Association of Minnesota Counties and the county's congressional delegation, per the board's instruction.
