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Santa Cruz supervisors create 'Shield' subcommittee to prepare for federal immigration enforcement
Summary
The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an ad hoc "Shield" subcommittee to coordinate county preparedness and safeguard access to essential services in the event of federal immigration enforcement actions. Supervisors said the subcommittee will focus on operational protocols, staff training and community partnerships.
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Jan. 27 to establish an ad hoc subcommittee called Shield to coordinate county preparedness for possible federal immigration enforcement actions. Supervisors Monica Martinez and John Hernandez will serve on the subcommittee and work with staff and regional partners to protect access to essential county services and strengthen internal response protocols.
County leaders said the action is driven by recent federal enforcement activity elsewhere and local concerns that enforcement operations can…
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