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Aurora council adopts resolution opposing alleged unlawful federal immigration enforcement after hours of testimony
Summary
Aurora City Council voted 6–4 to adopt an emergency resolution opposing unlawful and overreaching federal immigration enforcement and directing staff to pursue follow-up policy work after a nearly four-hour public hearing with dozens of speakers for and against the measure.
Aurora City Council voted 6–4 on Jan. 12 to adopt an emergency resolution opposing what the city described as unlawful and overreaching federal immigration enforcement actions and affirming protections for due process.
The resolution (11A3) was introduced by Mayor Pro Tem Tim Coombs and brought directly to the council as an emergency item after a lengthy public hearing that drew dozens of speakers. Supporters described recent national incidents and local reports of ICE activity and urged the council to act. Aaron Futrell told the council, “We can protect our diverse population, or we can look away,” and argued the resolution…
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