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Stockton unanimously adopts 'Compassionate City' resolution to reaffirm protections for immigrants
Summary
The Stockton City Council voted 7-0 to adopt a resolution declaring Stockton a "Compassionate City," reaffirming policies to protect immigrant residents, aligning with state law (SB 54), and directing steps to improve trust and services without impeding federal law enforcement.
The Stockton City Council voted unanimously on Jan. 13 to adopt a "Compassionate City" resolution aimed at affirming local support for immigrants and refugees while remaining in compliance with state law.
Councilmember Enriquez, who introduced the resolution, framed it as a values-driven policy to protect mixed-status families, encourage crime reporting, and provide access to city services without asking about immigration status. He said the resolution was developed over months,…
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