San Diego County will stop letting federal immigration agents train at local firing ranges
Summary
San Diego County supervisors voted 3-2 to end contracts allowing federal immigration agencies to train at local firing ranges. This decision responds to concerns about immigration enforcement practices under President Trump's administration and aims to protect trust with immigrant communities.Key Facts
- San Diego County stopped contracts with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for training at county-owned and Navy-leased firing ranges.
- ICE had used the county training center since 2021 and the Navy firing range since 2022; CBP has used the center since 2017.
- Federal agents trained more than 3,300 hours at these local facilities since 2024.
- The decision followed local residents’ efforts to stop supporting federal immigration enforcement amid concerns over family separations and violent clashes.
- Some county supervisors worried the move could impact law enforcement cooperation and training convenience.
- CBP officials warned that losing the local training site could reduce staffing and affect border trade and travel.
- San Diego officials aim to maintain community trust and separate local police from federal immigration agents.
- Other cities like Escondido and some in New York and Minnesota debated similar issues but chose to keep their contracts.
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