San Diego County Supervisors Approve Ban on Federal Immigration Agency Firearms Training
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors has approved a policy to ban federal immigration agencies, including ICE and Customs and Border Protection, from using county facilities for firearms training. The decision, which passed with a 3-2 vote, means existing…
San Diego, CA, August 18, 2026 —
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors has voted to ban federal immigration agencies from using county facilities for firearms training. The policy, approved by a 3-2 vote, will result in the termination of existing license agreements for facilities such as the San Diego Regional Firearm Training Center and the Miramar Firearm Training Center.
Supervisors who supported the ban cited concerns regarding community trust, civil liberties, and the utilization of taxpayer-funded resources for federal immigration operations. The decision reflects a broader debate about the role of local government facilities in supporting federal enforcement activities.
The ban specifically targets agencies including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The termination of license agreements means these federal agencies will no longer be permitted to conduct firearms training at the designated county-owned or operated sites.
Details regarding the exact timeline for the termination of existing agreements or any potential impact on training schedules for the federal agencies were not immediately provided. The board’s decision marks a significant stance on the use of local infrastructure for federal immigration enforcement purposes.
Story summarized from the original created by Staff and Wire Reports on timesofsandiego.com, see more information here.
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