Monterey County Demands ICE Cease Operations on County Property
The County of Monterey has demanded that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) stop using county property for immigration operations.
Monterey Salinas, CA, November 5, 2026 — The County of Monterey has formally demanded that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) cease its use of county-owned property for immigration-related operations. The demand signifies a clear stance from the local government regarding the utilization of its facilities.
Details regarding the specific county properties in question were not immediately available. Similarly, the exact nature of the immigration operations conducted on these properties has not been publicly disclosed by either entity. The County of Monterey’s demand indicates a decision to restrict or prohibit ICE’s activities on land managed by the county.
The reasons behind Monterey County’s demand were not detailed in the provided summary. It is also not specified whether ICE has responded to the demand or if any timeline has been established for compliance. The contractor’s name involved in facilitating these operations, if any, was not provided.
This situation highlights potential jurisdictional or policy disagreements between local government bodies and federal agencies concerning the use of public assets for federal operations. The outcome of this demand and any subsequent actions by either the County of Monterey or ICE remain to be seen.
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