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Medford council approves first reading of "Welcoming City" ordinance to formalize non-cooperation with civil immigration enforcement
Medford City Council · December 17, 2024
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Summary
The council voted 6-1 to move a "Welcoming City" ordinance forward for a second reading; sponsors said the law codifies current police and school department non-cooperation practices with civil immigration enforcement and adds clarity and permanence.
Medford's City Council on Dec. 17 voted 6-1 to approve a first reading of a "Welcoming City" ordinance that would formalize existing non-cooperation policies with federal immigration agencies across city departments and clarify permissible limited officer-safety assistance.
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