San Diego County ends federal immigration agent training at local ranges

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The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 to terminate license agreements that allow federal immigration agents to use county-owned and leased firearms training facilities. The decision aims to distance the county from the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement and mass deportation efforts, with supervisors arguing that the agencies have harmed local communities.

Following the vote, San Diego County Sheriff Kelly Martinez announced that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is barred from using the facilities. However, Martinez stated she will continue to allow U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers to use the San Diego Regional Firearms Training Center. The Sheriff cited concerns that restricting CBP access could lead to staffing shortages, longer border wait times, and negative economic impacts on the region.

CBP officials have criticized the move, warning that the lack of local training access could hamper border security and disrupt trade and travel. Conversely, supervisors who supported the ban argued that the economic concerns raised by federal agencies are unfounded and that public facilities should serve residents rather than supporting federal immigration operations.

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Customs and Border Protection · Department of Homeland Security · Donald Trump · Immigration and Customs Enforcement · Kelly Martinez · San Diego County · San Diego County Board of Supervisors · U.S. Customs and Border Protection · U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

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[● 2 SOURCES] Sheriff Martinez intends to allow CBP to continue using the Otay Range for training to avoid economic and border disruption. mymotherlode.com · www.sandiegoville.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] CBP relies on the county firing range to train 1,700 officers. www.independent.co.uk
[● 2 SOURCES] The termination of the training agreements will take effect 10 days after the federal government is officially notified. ellatinoonline.com · kesq.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Sheriff Kelly Martinez has barred ICE agents from using county facilities for training and firearms qualifications. mymotherlode.com · www.sandiegoville.com
[● 8 SOURCES] The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 to end contracts with ICE and CBP for training at county-owned and leased facilities. mymotherlode.com · www.sandiegoville.com · ellatinoonline.com · calmatters.org · inewsource.org · +3 more