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Board approves 'Riverside for All' resolution after hours of public testimony; 4-1 vote
Summary
After several hours of public comment that included sharply divided views on immigration, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved resolution 2025-055 (item 3.32) affirming the county as welcoming to law‑abiding immigrants and refugees. The measure passed 4–1; county counsel said it does not conflict with state or federal law.
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution affirming the county as a “vibrant, compassionate, and welcoming place for law‑abiding immigrants and refugees” after hours of public testimony and a 4–1 vote.
Supporters and opponents filled the room and lined up on the phone queue as dozens of residents, nonprofit leaders and students delivered two‑minute statements for and against item 3.32. Supporters said the resolution would protect residents’ access to basic services and public safety reporting; opponents argued it amounted to a sanctuary declaration that could jeopardize federal funding.
Crystal Otworth of the Leadership…
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