Immigration enforcement policy

Argued a policy isn't legally enforceable against ICE and only an ICE-free law can bar ICE from county property and allow court enforcement.

Mill Valley resident urged an enforceable ordinance and criticized the sheriff's role in shaping the county's approach.

Urged the strongest protections available and asked the county to make its SCAP funding pause permanent.

Unincorporated resident cited the sheriff's ALPR data sharing and urged an ordinance with public reporting to the Oversight Commission.

Marin DSA member asked whether the board votes on final text, what penalties exist, and whether sheriff reports will be public.

Called the policy-vs-ordinance framing gaslighting and said an ordinance is required to affect ICE and the booking log.

Mill Valley resident said a policy is too weak against what he called a violent federal agency.

San Rafael resident urged an ICE-free law modeled on AB 1807.

DeFlock NorCal organizer criticized county surveillance contracts (Axon, Flock, Peregrine) and urged an ordinance plus a private right of action.

Fairfax resident said the policy imposes only internal guidelines and demanded a law.

San Rafael educator described young children's fear of family separation and asked for the policy now and an ordinance after.

Asked the board to stop the sheriff's open booking log, which she said invites ICE to jail releases.

Lakota elder drew on personal experience of being targeted and said a policy is not enough — a law is needed.

District 5 resident urged an ordinance and non-collaboration, including leveraging the sheriff's budget.

Greenbrae resident who witnessed ICE detentions invoked 'never again' and urged an ordinance.

Fuerza Solidaria representative directly challenged the sheriff over the booking log and asked for an ordinance on the November 10 agenda.

Spoke in Spanish (and via interpreter) for Padres y Vecinos, asking for protection, family unity, and investment in schools instead of ICE.

West Marin resident described fear in Point Reyes Station and her own family's separation, urging Supervisor Rodoni to support an ordinance.

Presbyterian pastor with the Marin Organizing Committee supported the policy as a first step but said an ordinance is what makes a difference.

Questioned the open booking log and called the $1.5 million investment 'peanuts' compared to sheriff SCAP payments.

Said reporting isn't action and $3,000 emergency grants are insufficient; saw ICE in bulletproof vests at the farmers market.

The one clear opponent of the policy — told the board to shelve it, prioritize public safety, and not impede federal cooperation.

San Rafael newcomer appreciated the work but said the policy falls short of what constituents have asked for.

Novato public health nurse encouraged continued work and called for abolishing ICE.

Fourth-generation West Marin resident supported policy now and ordinance in November, citing immigrants' economic role.

Marin Organizing Committee member described immigrant families' fear and asked for an ordinance and evening meetings.

Former Fairfax mayor described witnessing an ICE detention at the jail and said the policy alone breaks hearts — pass an ordinance.

Marin-born veteran accused the board and sheriff of hypocrisy and demanded enforcement of constitutional rights.

San Rafael resident emphasized the lawlessness of ICE operations and hoped the sheriff treats ICE agents' violence seriously.

SEIU 2015 organizer shared her own family's detention trauma and urged the ordinance.

Marin voter urged an enforceable ordinance like those in SF, Oakland, and San Jose.

Marin DSA/ICE Free Coalition said the board is merely complying with the SB 580 deadline and expects an ordinance November 10.

Indivisible West Marin said the county can and should pass an ordinance like the state's AB 1807.

Greenbrae resident described witnessing an ICE detention of a dog-walker and criticized his own supervisors.

Marin DSA co-chair cited a morning ICE detention at the jail and demanded an ICE-free law on the November 10 agenda.

Parent Voices organizer credited community pressure for the item and promised continued accountability.

UU Marin/MOC member used the county's own slides to argue 'may decline' should be 'must decline' — pass the policy, then an ordinance.

District 4 resident cited sheriff cooperation statistics and urged a binding ordinance with civil remedies.

DSA co-chair called the policy weak and unenforceable and demanded an ordinance November 10, passed in December.

Young Fairfax resident said her generation has collective will to protect immigrant neighbors and long memories.

Mill Valley resident cited ICE detention statistics and a detainee's death and urged the board to stand strong in November.

Greenbrae resident questioned Supervisor Lucan's sheriff endorsement and urged an ordinance on the booking log.

Terra Linda resident described a woman released from jail with no safeguard and endorsed an ordinance in addition to the policy.