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Isla Vista board adopts resolution condemning ICE and pledges support for immigrant communities
Summary
The Isla Vista Community Services District on Feb. 10 adopted Resolution 26‑9 condemning recent ICE operations and pledging support for immigrant residents; the measure passed by roll call with six ayes and one abstention and will be forwarded to county and law‑enforcement leaders.
The Isla Vista Community Services District Board of Directors unanimously moved to adopt Resolution 26‑9 at its Feb. 10 meeting, condemning local and national ICE operations and expressing ‘‘unwavering support for immigrant communities,’’ the board said. The resolution calls for independent, publicly transparent investigations into immigration enforcement and urges local officials to refuse collaboration with federal immigration agencies.
Board members said the measure is intended to amplify community concerns and press other elected officials to act. A board member said, “What’s happening in our communities is just absolutely disgraceful,” and called on the county sheriff to use his platform to oppose the raids.
The resolution’s text, read aloud by the presiding officer, listed alleged operational practices that have generated fear in the community, including use of unmarked vehicles, agents not identifying themselves, alleged entry onto private property without visible warrants, and reports of harsh treatment and poor conditions in detention. It referenced federal identification rules (Title 8 CFR §287.8) and state laws including the California Values Act (SB 54) and the Immigrant Worker Protection Act (AB 450).
During public comment and board discussion, staff and directors acknowledged the district’s limited jurisdiction over immigration enforcement but said the resolution is a formal statement that will be forwarded to the sheriff and county officials. A university representative said the campus office has not taken a position and therefore abstained from voting on behalf of that institution.
The board held a roll‑call vote after a motion to adopt: Director Carmichael, Oakworth, Bridal, Claude, Seapost and Tom recorded votes of “aye”; Daschler recorded an abstention. The presiding officer announced that the ayes have it and declared the resolution adopted.
The board said staff will forward copies of the resolution to county and law‑enforcement officials and continue to press local elected leaders to respond. The resolution also notes prior steps taken in August, including updated building policies and a $10,000 contribution split between immigration legal defense and a local undocu fund.
The board meeting continued with other agenda items; the resolution does not itself change district policy or operations but formalizes the board’s stance and next‑step advocacy.
