San Diego County Stops Federal Immigration Agent Training at Local Firing Ranges

San Diego, CA, August 18, 2026 — San Diego County has officially decided to end the practice of allowing federal immigration agents to conduct training exercises at its local firing ranges. The decision marks a significant shift in the county’s policy regarding the use of its public facilities by federal law enforcement agencies.

The county’s decision, the specifics of which were not detailed beyond the cessation of training, means that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal immigration entities will no longer be able to utilize San Diego County’s firing ranges. The exact date when this policy change will take effect was not provided.

Details regarding the reasons behind the county’s decision were not immediately available. The contractor responsible for facilitating or overseeing such training arrangements was not identified. Similarly, information concerning any prior permit status, inspection outcomes, or specific code violations that may have contributed to this policy change was not disclosed.

The impact of this decision on federal immigration training operations remains to be seen. It is unclear what alternative training locations federal agencies might pursue or how this change will affect their operational readiness. No further actions or consequences stemming from this policy shift have been reported.

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