Urge U.S. Senators to support permanent residency for immigrant program beneficiaries
In Plain English
The city wants to formally ask California's U.S. Senators to back federal legislation giving permanent residency to people in 3 temporary immigration programs. DACA covers people brought to the U.S. as children, while TPS and DED protect people from countries facing war or disasters. If approved, Richmond joins other cities asking Congress to make these protections permanent instead of temporary.
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Votes
Adopt Resolution No. 85-21
PassedThemes From Comments
3 people raised 2 topics (2 spoke at the meeting, 1 submitted written comments)
Language & Civic Knowledge Requirements
0 spokeOne speaker proposed requiring English proficiency at 1960s high school level, 90% scores on U.S. civics and history exams, constitutional knowledge testing, and signed loyalty oaths for DACA, TPS, and DED persons seeking citizenship.
Voting Rights & Eligibility
2 spoke · 1 wroteOne speaker opposed extending voting rights to undocumented residents, arguing only legal U.S. citizens should vote and that undocumented individuals should be deported rather than granted civic rights.
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