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Truth Act forum draws large turnout; sheriff details ICE notifications and public urges zero cooperation
Summary
County officials held a Truth Act forum after sheriff’s staff reported 14 ICE notification‑eligible cases in 2024; the sheriff described the notification process and county policies limiting cooperation while members of the public demanded a clear pledge of zero cooperation with ICE.
The Marin County Board of Supervisors convened a Truth Act community forum on March 25 after the county sheriff reported 14 notifications to federal immigration authorities (ICE) in calendar year 2024, one more than in 2023. The forum drew a large and often emotional public turnout: residents, faith leaders, health providers, community organizations and immigrant advocates pressed the sheriff and the board to commit to refusing any cooperation with ICE beyond what state law requires.
Sheriff Jamie Scardina and Captain Scott Harrington explained the county’s process for handling ICE inquiries and the limits on local cooperation under state law. Under state law and departmental policy, the sheriff said, deputies do not inquire about an individual’s immigration status for enforcement purposes, do not accept complaints alleging immigration…
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