County’s New Immigration Policy in Danger of Being Scrapped

The resignation of San Diego County Supervisor Nora Vargas has left the board in uncertainty, with potential replacements Paloma Aguirre and John McCann both criticizing a key policy change. The policy prohibits sheriff’s deputies from assisting immigration officers, a decision that has faced backlash from Sheriff Kelly Martinez and the Trump administration. Both Aguirre and McCann believe the policy was a mistake and Vice Chair Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer has shown no interest in keeping it. Meanwhile, the board has failed to elect a new leader, with Lawson-Remer serving as acting chair. They will decide whether to appoint or hold a special election to fill Vargas’ seat, which could cost the county millions of dollars. Additionally, the city of San Diego is facing its highest-ever pension payment of $533 million due to employee pay raises, adding to a projected budget deficit. The Song of the Week is “Brothers in a Bind” by Mr. Tube and the Flying Objects, a funky track that encapsulates the band’s eclectic sound. The band will be performing at Casbah on January 16. The Morning Report was written by Jakob McWhinney and Andrea Lopez-Villafaña, edited by Andrea Lopez-Villafaña.

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