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Council suspends public comment on ICE-related item after repeated procedural rulings
New Orleans City Council / French Quarter Economic Development District meeting · December 5, 2025
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Summary
Multiple speakers urged the council to declare city property 'ICE-free zones'; the council president repeatedly ruled many comments not germane and ultimately moved to suspend public comment on the item, passing the suspension by voice vote.
Several members of the public addressed the council to request that city-owned property be designated 'ICE-free zones' and to urge non-collaboration with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Department of Homeland Security.
Speakers who identified themselves and their addresses—among…
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