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Alameda County Bans ICE from Public Buildings to Protect Immigrants

1/29/2026

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Alameda County banned U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from public buildings to protect immigrant access to services.
County Supervisor Nikki Fortunato Bas cited recent fatal incidents involving ICE operations.
Advocates, including the California Nurses Association, see the ordinances as a start and seek abolition.
The Department of Homeland Security defended ICE's actions, citing rising assaults on its officers.
The county plans signage and response protocols for immigration operations.

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Alameda County banned U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from public buildings to protect immigrant access to services.
County Supervisor Nikki Fortunato Bas cited recent fatal incidents involving ICE operations.
Advocates, including the California Nurses Association, see the ordinances as a start and seek abolition.
The Department of Homeland Security defended ICE's actions, citing rising assaults on its officers.
The county plans signage and response protocols for immigration operations.