Supervisors reviewed litigation and prior authorization over 287(g) Task Force memorandum
The Board reviewed Pinal County v. Miller (CV2026-008061) and noted prior authorization of outside counsel to initiate civil action to void or enjoin a Memorandum of Agreement (287(g) Task Force Model) dated Aug. 28, 2025 that the agenda says was executed by the County Attorney and DHS/ICE without prior Board authorization.
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The Board convened in executive session to obtain legal advice with outside conflict counsel regarding Pinal County v. Miller, No. CV2026-008061 (Maricopa County Superior Court). The agenda entry states the Board previously authorized outside counsel Snell & Wilmer in open session (on Jan. 30) to initiate civil action to void or enjoin a Memorandum of Agreement — the 287(g) Task Force Model dated Aug. 28, 2025 — that the agenda alleges was executed by the County Attorney and the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement, without prior Board authorization.
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