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Commission discusses sanctuary ordinance outreach, law-enforcement oversight and county hospital option

Humboldt County Human Rights Commission · May 8, 2026
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Commissioners discussed the sanctuary ordinance and rapid-response options to ICE activity, debated inviting the district attorney and sheriff to future meetings, and agreed to draft a letter to the Board of Supervisors. Separately, commissioners discussed advocating that the county consider purchasing the local hospital.

Commissioners discussed ongoing work on a sanctuary ordinance and rapid-response strategies in the event of ICE activity. One commissioner said the sanctuary language has been drafted twice and recommended drafting a letter for the Board of Supervisors and preparing materials before inviting the sheriff or DA to a meeting.

"Maybe I will compose a letter that we can send to the board…

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