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Waukegan council adopts resolution barring use of city property for federal civil immigration enforcement
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Waukegan’s City Council voted unanimously Oct. 27 to adopt a resolution prohibiting the use of city property for federal civil immigration enforcement and signed the document at a special meeting after extended public comment.
Waukegan’s City Council voted unanimously Oct. 27 to approve a resolution prohibiting the use of city-owned property for federal civil immigration enforcement and signed the document at the special meeting.
Supporters who addressed the council during a lengthy public comment period urged stronger, enforceable protections for immigrants. Luz Ortiz, executive director of Mano Mano Family Resource Center, described the group’s work responding to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity and said, “We are living in a historic moment that requires historic action.”
Council members moved the measure after about 40 minutes of public testimony. Alderman Felix moved the resolution and Alderman Guzman seconded it. The clerk recorded roll-call votes with Aldermen Guzman, Martinez, Felix, Newsom, Turner, Danaworth, Florian, Hayes and…
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