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Council backs plan for city'level immigration-response hotline; advocates ask coordination with LUSI
Summary
After extensive public comment, the council adopted a policy order directing staff to develop a coordinated city hotline and resources for residents affected by immigration enforcement, with an emphasis on interpreter services and partnerships with community organizations.
The Cambridge City Council on Sept. 15 voted to direct city staff to work with the Commission on Immigrant Rights and Citizenship, the city solicitor, police and school staff, and community partners to develop a city-level hotline and response protocol to assist residents affected by immigration enforcement actions.
Public speakers urged the council to coordinate any new hotline with existing regional programs. Julia Schlossman, who spoke during public comment, asked the council to ensure the school system is included and warned against duplicating…
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