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San Diego County Votes 3-1 to Become 'Super Sanctuary', Blocking ICE Cooperation

Dec 11, 2024, 12:31 AM

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors has voted 3-1 to adopt a resolution that significantly limits cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), effectively turning the county into a 'Super Sanctuary' for undocumented immigrants. The policy prohibits county law enforcement from providing any information or assistance to ICE, even in cases involving serious crimes like rape, domestic violence, child abuse, and armed robbery. This decision goes beyond California's existing sanctuary state law. Republican Supervisor Jim Desmond was the lone dissenting vote, describing the policy as an 'outrageous decision' and a 'betrayal' of law-abiding citizens. Sheriff Kelly Martinez has announced she will not adhere to this policy, asserting her independence as an elected official.