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Common Council adopts resolution endorsing 'State for All Act' to limit local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement
Summary
Syracuse Common Council unanimously adopted a resolution urging New York State to pass the 'State for All Act,' which the resolution says would prohibit state and local resources from being used to support federal immigration enforcement and strengthen trust with immigrant communities.
The Syracuse Common Council unanimously adopted a resolution urging New York State to enact the 'State for All Act,' which the resolution describes as prohibiting state and local resources from being used to support federal immigration enforcement, preventing local law enforcement from colliding with federal agencies, and strengthening trust between immigrant communities and public institutions.
A councilor introducing the measure thanked staff and community members for their support and said the resolution affirms the dignity and contribution of immigrants to the city, state and nation (SEG 094–146). The introducer said the resolution is lengthy but emphasized clauses that the city should support the legislation promptly. Another councilor condemned recent actions by ICE, alleging two American citizens were killed by ICE agents in recent weeks and framing the resolution as part of a defense of civil rights and the right to peaceful protest (SEG 148–156).
The clerk called the roll and the council recorded the item as adopted (SEG 166–171). The resolution urges state action; it does not change city policy beyond the council’s expression of support.
