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Huntington Beach council declares city a non‑sanctuary city for immigration enforcement
Summary
The City Council voted unanimously to adopt a resolution declaring Huntington Beach a non‑sanctuary city, citing federal immigration statutes and local public‑safety concerns; the council said the measure preserves voluntary cooperation with federal authorities and does not create city liability for federal enforcement.
Mayor Pat Burns moved and the City Council voted unanimously to adopt a resolution declaring Huntington Beach a non‑sanctuary city for the prevention of crime.
The resolution, approved 7‑0, says the city will not prevent local officials from cooperating with federal immigration authorities and cites federal statutes the city attorney said permit voluntary cooperation. "Our primary job is to make our city as safe as possible," Mayor Pat Burns said in moving the resolution.
Nut graf: Council members and the city attorney framed the action as a public‑safety measure and a legal clarification that Huntington…
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