Pleasanton residents urge council to oppose possible Dublin ICE facility; council declines immediate resolution

During a long public‑comment period, many Pleasanton residents urged the City Council to publicly oppose conversion of the former FCI Dublin to an ICE detention facility, citing fear among immigrant neighbors and alleged abuses in federal detention. Speakers recounted personal concerns and called for council solidarity with Dublin and Alameda County actions opposing detention use.

One speaker said, "The Department of Homeland Security cannot be trusted," and urged Pleasanton to join Dublin and the Alameda County Board of Supervisors in opposing any detention use. Others asked the council to place a formal resolution on a future agenda to reaffirm the city’s support for immigrant residents and to signal solidarity with neighboring jurisdictions.

At the same time, other commenters and city leaders urged prudence. Staff and several council members noted a Department of Homeland Security letter saying there was no current plan to use FCI Dublin for immigration detention, and some speakers argued that adopting a symbolic resolution when no proposal is before the city could be ineffective. After discussion, the council did not place a resolution on the agenda that night, with some members saying they would monitor developments and reconsider if the factual record changes.

The exchange framed a broader regional debate about local statements on federal policy: residents seeking immediate local action and assurances, and others urging the city to act only if and when a concrete federal proposal emerges.