Pima County Attorney Laura Conover at her campaign watch party at the Silver Room, on Primary Election night, Tuesday, July 30.
The Pima County Board of Supervisors voted this morning after executive session, to release analysis and guidance from the Pima County Attorney’s Office regarding federal law enforcement presence and operations in the county.
The memo, dated Jan.27 and authored by Laura Conover dated January 27th, will be made public.
It addresses questions about whether Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) can enter or request information from any Pima County Facility or building, and whether county directors have the authority to prevent federal agents from interfering with the employment of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) residents working for the County.
The memo advises county employees that federal agents are allowed entry to or information about county facilities in the event of an emergency or with valid judicial warrant and advises them to not interfere with authorized entry or inquiry into DACA residents employed by the county.
The memo also provides guidance for county employees on how to respond to federal agents seeking access to county facilities or employees in non-emergency situations with the following:
"I want to be as helpful and cooperative as I can with any lawful orders. My instructions require me to quickly get a copy of your warrant and any paperwork you have, as well as your full credentials including name, agency, and badge number. I will share this information with my point of contact at Main County who will quickly consult with attorneys in order to comply with your request as soon as possible."
The County Attorney’s Office notes that it is working with the Attorney General and expects further federal developments and guidance as the situation continues to evolve.
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