Amend city law on cooperating with federal immigration enforcement
In Plain English
The city has rules from 1990 about when police and staff can help Immigration and Customs Enforcement with requests for information or assistance. This update would change those policies to reflect current federal agencies and practices. If approved, the city establishes new guidelines for responding to immigration enforcement requests.
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Votes
Introduced said ordinance
6 to 0
Public Comments
2 public comments — 2 spoken
- Eleanor ThompsonIn person
- Mark WassbergIn person
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