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ICE Says San Diego County Blocked Agents from Routine Training Facilities

Aug 20, 2026·Location: San Diego, CA

ICE Says San Diego County Blocked Agents from Routine Training Facilities
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San Diego County Sheriff Kelly Martinez barred ICE from using sheriff's department facilities for firearms training and qualifications, citing community concerns about the agency's conduct during armed confrontations. Acting ICE Director David J. Venturella criticized the decision as putting politics ahead of public safety and said ICE would not allow local obstruction to prevent officer training. The ban does not extend to Customs and Border Protection, which Martinez said will retain access to the county's Otay Range to avoid longer border wait times and economic harm.

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