Today, Faith in Action East Bay leaders were present when the Alameda County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted on a response plan and a policy:
- Creation of an Alameda County Immigration Enforcement Response Plan, which provides for protocols for rapid communication and response among County agencies in case of escalated federal enforcement.
- Adoption of a Policy for “ICE FREE ZONES” restricting the use of county-owned and county-controlled properties for immigration enforcement activity. Let’s protect our hospitals, services, courthouses, and other crucial county facilities.
The action comes as ICE funding has increased by more than 300 percent, making ICE the most well-funded federal law enforcement agency in U.S. history… amid growing concerns that the Bay Area could be targeted as part of what critics describe as the Trump administration’s retaliation campaign against sanctuary cities. These policies are important first steps toward protecting our communities.
We thank Supervisors Bas and Marquez for their support and leadership.