Truth Act Forum and Immigration Enforcement Communications
Contra Costa County
Summary
The county debated whether to adopt a policy or ordinance to limit local cooperation with federal immigration authorities under Senate Bill 580. Community members strongly urged the board to pass a binding ordinance with contractor compliance, while the board ultimately approved a comprehensive non-cooperation policy incorporating state guidelines.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Negligible fiscal impact from policy adoption.
Immigrant residents and families seeking protection from civil immigration enforcement.
Victims of serious crimes and community members concerned about public safety when repeat offenders are released without federal coordination.
Mentions & discussions (5)
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS — September 8, 2026
The county debated whether to adopt a policy or ordinance to limit local cooperation with federal immigration authorities under Senate Bill 580. Community members strongly urged the board to pass a binding ordinance with contractor compliance, while the board ultimately approved a comprehensive non-cooperation policy incorporating state guidelines.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS — August 25, 2026
The board convened a statutorily required Truth Act community forum where the sheriff reported 92 ICE notification responses in 2025, sparking intense debate and calls from community advocates for a total non-cooperation ordinance.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS — August 11, 2026
Numerous residents and advocates urged the board to adopt a strong, enforceable ICE non-cooperation ordinance with contractor loopholes closed.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS — July 7, 2026
Dozens of residents urged the board to adopt a strong, enforceable ordinance restricting county cooperation with ICE, while supervisors voted to have county counsel review new state attorney general guidelines first.
Congressman DeSaulnier Statement on ICE Raids in Contra Costa County
Congressman DeSaulnier Statement on ICE Raids in Contra Costa County Congressman Mark Desaulnier (.gov)
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