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Guadalupe Council unanimously adopts resolution backing undocumented residents, affirms SB 54 compliance
Summary
The Guadalupe City Council voted 5-0 to adopt Resolution No. 2025-23 affirming support for undocumented residents and the city’s compliance with California Senate Bill 54. Dozens of community members, nonprofit organizers and immigration advocates spoke in favor during a lengthy public comment period.
The Guadalupe City Council voted unanimously on May 13 to adopt Resolution No. 2025-23 expressing support for undocumented residents of Guadalupe and affirming the city’s commitment to follow California law, Senate Bill 54, also referenced in staff materials as the California Values Act.
The resolution, brought to the council by staff after direction on April 22, states the Guadalupe Police Department is prohibited from participating in immigration enforcement except in limited circumstances under SB 54. Staff told the council there was no fiscal impact associated with the resolution.
The resolution drew an extended public comment period. Dozens of residents, community organizers and nonprofit leaders urged adoption, highlighting fear among farmworker and indigenous families and children after…
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