Title
Receive a follow-up response and presentation related to cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, as requested by the Board of Supervisors during the January 27, 2026 California Transparent Review of Unjust Transfers and Holds (TRUTH Act) hearing.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Receive a follow-up response and presentation related to cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, as requested by the Board of Supervisors during the January 27, 2026 California Transparent Review of Unjust Transfers and Holds (TRUTH Act) hearing; and,
b. Provide direction to staff as appropriate.
SUMMARY:
The Board requested follow-up focus on core areas: due process and informed consent for individuals in County custody; transparency and public trust; county legal authority and discretion under the California Values Act (Senate Bill 54 - Chapter 495, Statutes of 2017); participation in the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP); potential conflicts of interest involving outside employment; need for improved policy alignment and a more comprehensive TRUTH Act report.
In a separate report, scheduled for the same date, April 14, 2026, the Sheriff’s Office will include data shared verbally during the January 27, 2026, TRUTH Act report.
DISCUSSION:
During the January TRUTH Act hearing, the Board of Supervisors raised a series of concerns regarding the County’s statutory obligations, public transparency, and community trust related to immigration-related interactions within the Monterey County Jail. The Board’s requested follow-up centered on six core areas:
1. Due process and informed consent;
2. Transparency and public trust;
3. Legal authority under the California Values Act;
4. Participation in the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP);
5. Potential conflicts of interest; and
6. Need for improved policy alignment and enhanced TRUTH Act reporting.
These areas and related responses are...
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