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Evanston council unanimously bars use of city property for federal civil‑immigration enforcement operations
Summary
On Oct. 13 the Evanston City Council passed Resolution 93‑R‑25 prohibiting the use of city property for federal civil immigration enforcement operations, following public testimony describing recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions and urging local protections.
The Evanston City Council voted unanimously Oct. 13 to approve Resolution 93‑R‑25, which prohibits the use of City of Evanston property for federal civil immigration enforcement operations and provides direction for implementing the city’s existing “Welcoming City” ordinance.
The 7‑0 vote followed an extended public‑comment period in which multiple residents, community advocates and faith leaders described recent immigration enforcement operations in the Chicago region and urged the council to adopt staff recommendations restricting use of municipal property for ICE staging and operations. “To uphold the city’s welcoming city ordinance, I support the staff’s recommendation included in this resolution,” resident Beth Lang told the council during public comment.
Council action: A council member moved approval of the…
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