Despite pushback from many residents over the sheriff’s department notifying ICE when certain convicted inmates are released, supervisors didn’t debate the policy.
Tag: Don Barnes
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
How Many People Did OC Sheriffs Turn Over to ICE Last Year?
Over 270 people were transferred from the county jails to ICE agents last year according to a new report from the sheriff’s department.
Posted inNorberto Santana Jr.
Santana: Confronting Orange County’s Public Spending Problem
County of Orange officials overspent this past fiscal year by nearly $30 million, mostly from the Sheriff and District Attorney – a fact few officials like to publicly talk about.
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How Many People Are Turned Over to Immigration by OC Sheriff Deputies?
While the number of people transferred to ICE dropped in President Biden’s administration – with the OC Sheriff transferring 221 people to ICE last year – there are questions on if that will continue under President Trump.
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San Clemente to Consider Joining Lawsuit Against State Sanctuary Law
San Clemente officials are set to consider joining Huntington Beach in a lawsuit against the state challenging the California Values Act, also known as SB 54.
Posted inGovernment
How is Orange County Going to Handle Trump’s Immigration Crackdown?
The U.S. Department of Justice is threatening to investigate local officials who impede federal immigration enforcement efforts – putting California officials at odds with President Trump over the state’s sanctuary law.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
OC DA and Sheriff Settle with Feds Over Violating Prisoners’ Constitutional Rights
The settlement comes over a decade after the first concerns were raised publicly about the sheriff’s department’s confidential informant program, which investigators found broke multiple laws.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
What Does The Future of Homeless Camping Enforcement In Orange County Look Like?
While cities celebrated a new court ruling letting them move forward with enforcement, most city leaders haven’t said what they hope to see happen next.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Two OC Supervisors Push For Safeguards, Sunshine on Sheriff’s Cooperation With ICE
Two supervisors asked for the sheriff to share more details about how they worked with ICE and turned people over to possibly be deported, with Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento saying the public defender’s office should be involved.
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Orange County Sheriffs Department Lost Over $2 Million of Equipment
County supervisors didn’t ask any questions about where the equipment ended up, and the sheriff’s department didn’t respond to questions on how $2 million in inventory disappeared.
