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Soledad council reaffirms sanctuary-city stance and forms ad hoc immigration task force
Summary
Council confirmed that the 2017 sanctuary-city resolution remains in effect, directed staff to reaffirm that status and to coordinate 'know your rights' forums and legal clinic partnerships. Council also agreed to form a local ad hoc immigration task force to work with the county and community groups on outreach and emergency planning for mixed-status families.
Staff recalled Soledad—s existing 2017 Resolution No. 5278 designating the city as a sanctuary city and asked council for direction on renewing outreach and protection measures. Staff and council confirmed the 2017 resolution remains in effect and discussed the possibility of reaffirming the language to reflect 2024 priorities.
Multiple public commenters expressed fear and asked what sanctuary-city status means in practice. Alba, a community member representing farmworker concerns, asked whether sanctuary status would prevent federal…
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