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Hennepin County board adopts resolution documenting Operation Metro Search and reaffirming contracting authority
Summary
The board adopted a detailed resolution (R1) documenting facts about Operation Metro Search, reaffirming support for existing sheriff policy while urging notification of substantive changes, and clarifying that only the county board may approve agreements such as Section 287(g) or federal Basic Ordering Agreements (BOAs).
The Hennepin County Board on Feb. 12 approved an R1 amendment and adopted a resolution that (1) documents recent developments around the federal immigration enforcement operation known as Operation Metro Search, (2) reaffirms the board's oath to the U.S. Constitution and existing county policies, and (3) clarifies contracting authority for cooperative agreements with the federal government.
Chair Irene Fernando read aloud the R1 changes that had been circulated to commissioners during the meeting and said the board…
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