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San Diego County ends ICE, CBP firing-range contracts

8/19/2026

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The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 on Tuesday to end three contracts that let ICE and CBP train at firing ranges, saying they conflict with CLEAR ordinance.
Republican supervisors Jim Desmond and Joel Anderson opposed the decision, arguing it would reduce training and compromise safety.
Sheriff Kelly Martinez announced ICE will be barred from county sheriff facilities, while CBP will continue using the Otay Mesa range.

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The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 on Tuesday to end three contracts that let ICE and CBP train at firing ranges, saying they conflict with CLEAR ordinance.
Republican supervisors Jim Desmond and Joel Anderson opposed the decision, arguing it would reduce training and compromise safety.
Sheriff Kelly Martinez announced ICE will be barred from county sheriff facilities, while CBP will continue using the Otay Mesa range.