Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes is challenging a recent court order to cut in half the inmate population in Orange County Jails. He asked for support from cities and civic groups. In a special meeting called for the purpose, the Cypress City Council considered a proposal to join an amicus curiae brief organized by the City of Newport Beach in support of the Sheriff’s challenge. After due consideration, including public comment and discussion among Council members, the Council voted unanimously to join with Newport Beach and other cities in supporting Sheriff Barnes. In a separate special meeting called by the Los Alamitos City Council, the proposal was a