San Diego County Ends ICE Range Access in 3-2 Vote as Democrats Press Training Standards
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Updated · Fox News · Aug 21
San Diego County Ends ICE Range Access in 3-2 Vote as Democrats Press Training Standards
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 21
Summary
San Diego County’s Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 in August to end DHS licensing agreements that let ICE agents use the Miramar and San Diego Regional firearms training centers.
The move lands amid intensifying scrutiny of immigration-agent preparedness after deadly agent-involved shootings, with 28 House Democrats saying reported cuts to ICE training contradict DHS claims.
Supervisor Paloma Aguirre said the measure responds to fear in immigrant communities, especially in South Bay neighborhoods near the San Ysidro and Otay Mesa ports of entry.
Brian Jones, California’s Senate Republican leader, called the decision hypocritical and warned it could also cost the county business tied to federal agents’ use of the facilities.
The dispute reflects a wider clash over immigration enforcement before the midterms, as Homeland Security Secretary Mullin says Democratic lawmakers have introduced more than 240 bills challenging federal actions.