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Skokie trustees unanimously adopt ordinance limiting use of village property for civil immigration enforcement
Summary
The Skokie Village Board unanimously adopted an ordinance Nov. 3 that narrows and clarifies how village‑owned property may be used in civil immigration enforcement operations.
The Skokie Village Board unanimously adopted an ordinance Nov. 3 amending Chapter 58 to clarify and strengthen prohibitions on the use of village‑owned property for civil immigration enforcement.
Village Manager John Lockerbie summarized the staff recommendation, saying, “The village of Skokie remains steadfast in its commitment to providing safe access to village services and protecting the rights of all who live, work, and visit our community.” The amendment, which the board considered under a motion to suspend the rules and waive second reading, targets the use of village facilities for assembling, mobilizing, deploying vehicles, equipment, materials or personnel for civil immigration enforcement.
The board debated several trustee amendments aimed at making the ordinance both broad enough to be…
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