Reaffirm sanctuary policies and condemn hate crimes after 2016 election
In Plain English
The city council responds to the 2016 presidential election results with a formal statement. The resolution restates Richmond's existing sanctuary city policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. It also condemns hate crimes and violence against minorities and reaffirms the city's commitment to fighting climate change.
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Votes
Adopt resolution with addition of 'gender' and 'sex' after the word 'disability'
6 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
Richmond's city council unanimously adopted a resolution responding to the 2016 presidential election, with one member absent. The resolution reaffirms the city's sanctuary policies limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, condemns hate crimes against minorities, and restates Richmond's commitment to fighting climate change. The council added protections based on "gender" and "sex" to the original language that already included protections for those with disabilities. This symbolic resolution does not change existing city policies but formally states Richmond's position on these issues following the election results.
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