Adopt law limiting city cooperation with federal immigration enforcement
In Plain English
Richmond already has some sanctuary city protections from 1990 and 2018. This updated law strengthens limits on how city staff can help federal immigration agents. If approved, Richmond risks losing up to $62 million in federal grants but provides stronger protections for undocumented residents.
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Public Comments
2 public comments — 2 spoken
- Madison MennieeComment
- Louise WilliamseComment
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