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Residents urge Goleta council to declare sanctuary protections, request emergency supports after regional ICE actions
Summary
Dozens of residents called on the Goleta City Council during public forum to adopt sanctuary protections, fund rapid-response networks and declare an emergency to address the mental-health and safety consequences of recent immigration enforcement actions in the region. Council members pledged follow-up and proposed a special meeting.
Dozens of residents urged the Goleta City Council to adopt sanctuary protections and immediate supports after regional immigration enforcement actions that speakers described as “terrorizing” local families.
Speakers at the public forum asked the council to adopt the California Values Act (SB 54) locally, prohibit local cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, fund rapid‑response and legal-assistance groups and declare an emergency to address immediate mental‑health needs.
The requests came in a series of public comments that lasted more than an hour. Cecilia Rubio, who identified herself as a community advocate, said the city should “adopt an ordinance a commitment to the California values. Act S P 54” and “make it clear that this city is a sanctuary city.” Jacqueline Inda of Casa de la Raza urged an “emergency proclamation based on mental health” to unlock funds and services for residents affected by recent enforcement actions. Karen R., a Zoom speaker who identified community rapid‑response…
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