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Newark City Council unanimously reaffirms 'welcoming city' resolution amid resident concerns over immigration fear
Summary
The Newark City Council voted 5-0 to reaffirm a 2017 resolution declaring Newark a welcoming city, restating that local police will not enforce federal immigration law and urging community outreach after recent reports of fear among immigrant residents.
The Newark City Council on Feb. 25 unanimously reaffirmed a 2017 resolution declaring the city a welcoming community, restating that local law enforcement will not assist in federal immigration enforcement and urging outreach to residents after recent reports of fear in immigrant communities.
Mayor Michael Hannon opened the discussion by describing the reaffirmation as a reminder to residents that “your immigration status does not matter to us,” and saying local authorities want all residents to feel safe calling 911 and using city services. Hannon cited the original 2017 resolution (Resolution 10.598) and referenced state law (referred to in the meeting as section 7284.6) that bars local agencies from using personnel or resources for immigration enforcement.
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