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Marin County, CA – Marin County residents are invited to attend the annual community forum about a 2017 California law called the TRUTH Act and the access local governments may provide to federal immigration authorities, including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The forum is scheduled for 5 PM Tuesday, March 10.
The forum is a public meeting required under California’s Transparent Review of Unjust Transfers and Holds (TRUTH) Act when a local law enforcement agency has provided certain types of access to federal immigration authorities during the previous year. It ensures that any qualifying cooperation with federal authorities is disclosed, explained, and subject to public review.
The purpose of the forum is informational — to share data about those interactions and receive public comment. No Board action will be taken.
Board President Eric Lucan will moderate the meeting. The session will take place in the Showcase Theater of Marin Center, 20 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. Spanish interpretation will be available for virtual participants. The forum will also be livestreamed on the the County’s website, the Community Media Center of Marin (CMCM) webpage, and Channel 27 for Comcast and AT&T U-Verse subscribers.
During the session, the Marin County Sheriff's Office will present data on any instances of ICE access between January 1 through December 31, 2025. In 2025, 23 individuals were referred for ICE notifications, compared to 14 in 2024.
The Sheriff’s Office operates in accordance with SB 54, the California Values Act, which limits the role of local agencies in federal immigration enforcement. Under SB 54, the Sheriff’s Office does not arrest individuals for civil immigration violations, place ICE holds, notify ICE of release dates, facilitate ICE interviews, or transfer individuals to federal immigration custody for immigration enforcement purposes. Staff do not inquire about immigration status in the course of their duties. Since 2020, ICE has not been permitted in the secure portion of the Marin County Jail. As such, Sheriff’s staff do not track ICE arrests at the jail.
SB 54 permits limited information sharing only in narrowly defined cases involving serious or violent offences, such as murder, rape, kidnapping, and felony child abuse.
Immigration enforcement is a federal responsibility. Marin County’s law enforcement role remains defined and limited by state law.
The Board of Supervisors and County staff have been proactive in supporting the local immigrant community, recognizing the vital contributions of immigrants to the cultural, social, and economic fabric of Marin. While the County of Marin has no authority regarding federal immigration policy or enforcement practices, the County remains committed toward:
- minimizing any federal enforcement actions targeting immigrant residents that threaten their civil rights;
- protecting the recent expansion of California’s social safety net to all residents, regardless of immigration status; and
- supporting state privacy laws that protect personal identifying information on residents enrolled in essential benefits.
- excluding SCAAP revenue from the 2026-2028 proposed budget.
The Office of the County Executive recently convened a cross-departmental staff work group to coordinate efforts to meet the emerging needs of communities impacted by federal executive orders – including immigrants, trans and LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and communities of color. In addition, the Board of Supervisors allocated $500,000 in early 2025 for coordinated immigration supports, including legal education and counsel and child and family support services.
On March 10, public comment can be provided both live in the Showcase Theater and as part of the videoconference. Community members may also email comments no later than noon March 9, 2026, to facilitate timely distribution to Board members. Comments will be forwarded to the Supervisors and placed into the public record.
Details about joining online are on the Board of Supervisors’ webpage, which can be translated into Spanish through the “select language” choice at the top of the page. When joining the meeting online, attendees are presented with a prompt to select a preferred language.
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For disability accommodations, please phone (415) 473-6358 (voice), CA Relay 711, or e-mail County staff at least five business days in advance of the event. The County will do its best to fulfill requests received with less than five business days’ notice. Copies of documents are available in alternative formats, upon request.