Oakland County Limits ICE Access to County Facilities

New resolution prohibits ICE agents from entering county buildings without a warrant

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The Oakland County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution that prohibits Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from entering county facilities not accessible to the general public, except when serving a judicial warrant or court order. The resolution also opposes ICE agents using masks or face coverings in Oakland County except when "strictly required" for health or safety reasons.

Why it matters

The resolution is part of an ongoing effort by Oakland County to limit ICE's presence and activities within the county, amid concerns about potential escalation of situations involving county employees and ICE agents without a court order or warrant. The move also ties into the creation of a new Community Safety and Civil Rights ad hoc committee that will continue to address ICE-related issues.

The details

The resolution passed 13-4, with some commissioners expressing concerns about potential consequences such as the loss of grant funding from the state or federal government. However, the Democratic majority pushed forward, with the county's Corporation Counsel stating the "urgency of this moment" is not lost on them, and that they want to be thoughtful and careful in their approach.

  • The Oakland County Board of Commissioners passed the resolution on Thursday, February 19, 2026.

The players

Oakland County Board of Commissioners

The governing body of Oakland County, Michigan that passed the resolution limiting ICE access to county facilities.

Solon Phillips

The Oakland County Corporation Counsel who expressed concerns about ICE interacting with county employees without a court order or judicial warrant.

Ann Erickson Gault

A Democratic commissioner from Troy who ultimately voted for the resolution but cautioned against it due to potential consequences, such as the loss of grant funding.

Marcia Gershenson

A Democratic commissioner from Bloomfield Hills who called the passage of future resolutions addressing immigration enforcement "an ongoing project for the county."

Dave Coulter

The Oakland County Executive who applauded the commissioners for passing the resolution and said he'll work to ensure law enforcement activity in the county "is transparent and accountable."

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What they’re saying

“This administration in Washington has shown a definite punitive streak, and things that we do here could put us in their crosshairs.”

— Ann Erickson Gault, Commissioner (detroitnews.com)

“It's probably fair to say that this is the issue, or one of the issues, of our time. So we are taking it very seriously, and we do not want to be the story or the delay. But we do want to be thoughtful, and we do want to be careful.”

— Solon Phillips, Corporation Counsel (detroitnews.com)

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