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Richmond council adopts first reading of ordinance limiting city assistance to federal immigration enforcement
Summary
Council voted unanimously to introduce an ordinance adding Chapter 2.3 to the Richmond Municipal Code to limit use of city resources for federal immigration enforcement; staff will review suggested amendments on data protections and 'safe zone' proposals and return for further action.
The Richmond City Council voted unanimously to introduce, on first reading, an ordinance that would add Chapter 2.3 to the Richmond Municipal Code limiting use of city resources for federal immigration enforcement.
City Attorney Kimberly Chin told the council the draft builds on the city’s earlier local ordinances (Ordinance 29‑90 and 12‑18) and aligns with California law such as the California Values Act (SB 54). Chin said the proposed language would prohibit the use of city resources to assist federal immigration enforcement unless required by state or federal…
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