San Diego Supervisors Vote to End Federal Immigration Agent Training at County Firing Range
San Diego County supervisors voted 3-2 to end contracts that allowed federal immigration agents from ICE and CBP to train at a local county-owned firing range. The decision, driven by concerns over the Trump administration's immigration policies and pressure from…
Fort Myers Naples, FL, August 18, 2026 —
San Diego County supervisors have voted to terminate contracts that permitted federal immigration agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to utilize a county-owned firing range for training purposes. The vote, which concluded with a 3-2 decision by the board, marks a significant shift in the county’s relationship with federal immigration enforcement agencies.
The decision was reportedly influenced by growing concerns regarding the immigration policies enacted during the Trump administration. Additionally, sustained pressure from local residents advocating for immigrant communities played a crucial role in the supervisors’ deliberation.
Supervisors who supported the measure stated that the move is intended to ensure the county is not seen as complicit in federal immigration actions that have been characterized by critics as harmful to immigrant populations. The termination of these training contracts signals a local government’s effort to distance itself from federal enforcement practices it deems objectionable.
The specifics regarding the exact timeline for the cessation of training or any potential contractual penalties were not immediately detailed following the vote. The county’s decision comes amidst a broader national conversation about immigration policies and the role of local governments in relation to federal enforcement actions.
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