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Richmond council orders staff to craft ICE‑free zone ordinance after broad public outcry
Summary
After dozens of residents urged action to protect immigrant communities, the Richmond City Council directed staff to report March 3 on current protocols and to return within 45 days with a proposed ICE‑free zone ordinance, including signage, reporting and preparedness measures; the motion passed with one abstention.
The Richmond City Council on Feb. 4 directed the city manager and city attorney to prepare a proposed "ICE-free zone" ordinance and an implementation plan after hearing hours of public comment from residents, teachers and community organizations.
Council Member Claudia Jimenez introduced the draft direction, saying the ordinance is intended to "reinforce Richmond's commitment to protecting immigrant communities and civil liberties, clarify limits on the use of city property and resources for federal civil immigration enforcement, [and] prepare city departments and community facilities for potential emergency scenarios." She asked staff to…
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