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Residents Push for Local Policy Against ICE Cooperation

2/27/2026

Summary

Story summary

Residents urged adoption of a welcoming policy to limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
They voiced concerns about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities and the impact on community safety.
Advocacy group Woori Center had previously suggested a similar ordinance.
Council members, including Mayor Rachael Bollens, said discussions are ongoing about a resolution stating that local police will not enforce non-criminal federal immigration laws.

History

Historical Context

The Sanctuary City Movement began in the 1980s, responding to U.S. foreign policy and civil conflicts in Central America. By 1987, over 440 U.S. cities had declared themselves sanctuaries, providing refuge to undocumented immigrants. Today, advocates continue to push for local policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, reflecting ongoing debates about community safety and immigrant rights.

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Story summary

Residents urged adoption of a welcoming policy to limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
They voiced concerns about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities and the impact on community safety.
Advocacy group Woori Center had previously suggested a similar ordinance.
Council members, including Mayor Rachael Bollens, said discussions are ongoing about a resolution stating that local police will not enforce non-criminal federal immigration laws.

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