The TRUTH Act protects the rights of undocumented people, preventing deportation; however, there are some exceptions depending on the crime.

Tovar and Lopez want the department to be transparent with the community and want to hold local elected officials accountable.

“This is an informed conversation about what is happening in our county and who is being affected in our community,” Tovar said. “I think this forum will provide an opportunity for the community to ask questions and an opportunity for the sheriff to address his own concerns.”

Participating organizations include ACLU, the UFW Foundation, Dolores Huerta Foundation, Faith in the Valley, California Immigrant Youth Justice Alliance, Vision Y Compromiso and Building Healthy Communities.