HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES-2026-011-Resolution Advocating Accountability, Improved Oversight and Reforms at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security RES - 2026 -011
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
A RESOLUTION ADVOCATING ACCOUNTABILITY ,
IMPROVED OVERSIGHT , AND REFORMS
AT THE U . S . DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
WHEREAS , citizens of the United States and law- abiding immigrants have suffered
violence and the violation of their constitutional rights at the hands of agents of the U . S .
Department of Homeland Security ; and
WHEREAS , this trend has been occurring in numerous cities and states across America ;
and
WHEREAS , community safety depends on the public' s trust that law enforcement officers
comply with the U . S . Constitution and federal , state , and local laws , and that they act in
residents ' best interests ; and
WHEREAS , local law enforcement and local government play a key role in ensuring
community safety ; and
WHEREAS , the public trust has been eroded by the actions of federal agents ,
underscoring the urgent need for accountability and reform in the administration of federal
immigration enforcement ;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Orange County Board of
Commissioners , as elected representatives and concerned constituents , urge its elected
representatives in the U . S . Senate and House to take immediate legislative action to
ensure accountability , improve oversight , and reform the U . S . Department of Homeland
Security to protect the rights of all residents and restore public trust .
Approved this , the 3rd of February , 2026 .
Jean Hamilton , Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners
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