San Diego County will stop letting federal immigration agents train at local firing ranges

San Diego County ended its contract allowing federal immigration enforcement agents to train at local firing ranges. The decision followed concerns about how immigration authorities conduct operations. The sheriff's office maintains some access for certain federal agencies involved in border operations.

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National story. 9 articles from 8 sources. Updated Aug 19, 2026.

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Left

1 source
Los Angeles TimesLean Left· Aug 19, 2026

San Diego County kicks immigration agents out of shooting range. Sheriff says not so fast

Center

5 sources
Ran by 2 outlets· Border Report, WTOP Washington DC
Border ReportCenter· Aug 19, 2026

San Diego County will stop letting federal immigration agents train at local firing ranges

WTOP Washington DCCenter· Aug 18, 2026

San Diego County will stop letting federal immigration agents train at local firing ranges

KESQ Palm SpringsCenter· Aug 18, 2026

SD County Supervisors OK ban on ICE using county firearms facilities

FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI NewsCenter· Aug 18, 2026

San Diego Sheriff's Office terminates ICE contract

CalMattersCenter· Aug 18, 2026

San Diego County Supervisors want to kick ICE out of the county firing range

FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI NewsCenter· Aug 17, 2026

Two county leaders aim to cut contracts with ICE, CBP regarding San Diego firearm training facilities

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2 sources
The National PulseRight· Aug 19, 2026

Sheriff Bans ICE From Firing Ranges and Training Facilities.

Fox NewsRight· Aug 18, 2026

California sheriff blocks ICE from firing range, training facilities but keeps CBP access

The story so far

3 developments
  1. Aug 17Only center coverage:San Diego County Supervisors want to kick ICE out of the county firing range
  2. Aug 18San Diego County will stop letting federal immigration agents train at local firing ranges
  3. Aug 18Only right-leaning coverage:Sheriff Bans ICE From Firing Ranges and Training Facilities.

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Last development · Aug 18 — Sheriff Bans ICE From Firing Ranges and Training Facilities.