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Council introduces multi-bill "ICE Out" package after hours of public testimony
Summary
Councilmembers introduced a multi-part "ICE Out" package of ordinances and a privileged resolution to limit local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Dozens of residents and advocates urged swift action; councilmembers pledged hearings and committee review.
Philadelphia City Council on Jan. 29 introduced a multi‑part legislative package aimed at restricting immigration‑enforcement activity within city jurisdiction and limiting municipal data and contract cooperation with federal agencies. Councilmembers Kendra Brooks and Rue Landau were cited as authors of the set of measures, broadly described in the titles as creating a non‑intervention chapter in the Philadelphia Code, restricting the collection and use of citizenship and immigration status information, tightening procurement rules for vendors who collaborate with immigration enforcement, and requiring visible identification for officers.
Advocates and residents filled the public‑comment period to press the council…
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