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Santa Barbara County supervisors approve policy to limit federal immigration-enforcement activity on county property
Summary
At a special meeting, the Board of Supervisors approved a county policy directing staff to protect public access to county property, step up election outreach, and return with tools to consider prohibiting detention centers on unincorporated county land; the measure passed 4–1.
The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday approved a county policy aimed at limiting federal immigration-enforcement operations on county property, directing election-protection steps and asking staff to return with tools to consider prohibiting detention centers on unincorporated county land.
The policy package, introduced by board members as a three-part response to community concerns, passed after public comment and deliberation. Supervisor Lee moved the second, substantive motion directing county divisions to develop tools and guidance; that motion passed 4–1, with Supervisor Nelson voting no.
Why it matters: supporters said federal enforcement activity on county-managed property has frightened residents, depressed civic participation and chilled use of public services and polling places. “Es un artículo productivo para lograr la responsabilidad de acceso público y confianza en el…
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