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San Jose council reaffirms protections for immigrants after hours of public comment
Summary
After more than an hour of public testimony, the San Jose City Council unanimously approved a resolution reaffirming that city employees will not ask about immigration status and directing staff to expand legal and rapid‑response resources for immigrant residents.
The San Jose City Council unanimously approved a resolution on Feb. 4 reaffirming the city’s commitment to protecting the safety and dignity of all residents regardless of national origin or legal status.
The measure, put forward by Councilmember Ortiz with co-sponsorship from Councilmembers Campos, Cohen and Candelas, drew a packed public‑comment period. Dozens of residents and nonprofit representatives urged the council to act, citing fears of increased federal immigration enforcement. After brief council debate, Ortiz moved to approve the resolution with a technical rewording; the motion was seconded by Councilmember…
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