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Oroville council passes non‑sanctuary resolution, amends language to avoid directing staff to violate state law
Summary
The Oroville City Council unanimously adopted a non‑sanctuary resolution March 4 after removing language that could have directed city staff to contravene state law.
The Oroville City Council voted unanimously March 4 to adopt a resolution declaring the city a non‑sanctuary jurisdiction, after amending the draft to remove language that would have directed staff to disobey state law.
Councilmember Thompson introduced the resolution and framed it as a public‑safety measure. He argued that “this resolution is not about protecting our residents from dangerous criminals who under SB 54 are often released back into our communities instead of being turned over to ICE,” and urged the council to send a clear message to the state.
Several council members…
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