As the Trump administration continues an aggressive nationwide immigration crackdown, San Mateo County is moving to sharply limit local cooperation with federal authorities, adding new restrictions and public oversight.

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an ordinance on first reading Tuesday that will update a 2023 county policy that restricts cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. It will take effect 30 days after final approval on second reading.

Once formally approved, the changes will prevent federal immigration agents from using the county’s Coyote Point Park firing range without a judicial warrant and prohibit the use of any county property as a staging area for enforcement operations.

For the first time, it also will require the sheriff and chief probati

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