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Talent council adopts sanctuary proclamation, adds constitutional‑rights wording and directs outreach
Summary
Council approved a revised proclamation affirming Talent as a sanctuary jurisdiction, substituting language emphasizing constitutional rights for all residents, clarifying that the city will not enforce federal civil immigration law, and directing staff to publish 'know your rights' resources for residents and local businesses.
The Talent City Council adopted a revised sanctuary proclamation on Dec. 22, clarifying compliance with Oregon’s sanctuary framework and amending the draft to emphasize constitutional rights for all residents.
Councilor Byers proposed language to replace the term “inclusive” with wording that the city is “committed to fostering a welcoming, safe community where the constitutional rights of all residents, regardless of language,…
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