Council hears first reading of resolution opposing proposed state immigration-enforcement bills
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Summary
At first reading, the council reviewed Resolution 17-2026, which opposes bills in the Ohio legislature that would require certain local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Council members asked how non-support would function in practice; no vote was taken.
The Richmond Heights Committee of the Whole received a first reading on Resolution 17-2026 on Feb. 10, a measure introduced to express opposition to Ohio House bills 26, 42 and 281 and Senate Bill 172 concerning state and local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
The sponsor described the measure as opposing provisions that would require local governments to provide information about residents' immigration status and to assist federal enforcement activities. The presentation noted municipalities statewide are organizing opposition to the proposals and that committee-level hearings on the bills had not yet been widely held.
Councilmembers asked practical questions about what non-support would mean if federal agents sought to enter local facilities. The discussion referenced examples in other jurisdictions where local authorities declined to assist in enforcement absent a specific warrant or identifying information, but the committee did not take a vote and the resolution remained at first reading.
The matter was introduced as Resolution 17-2026; council discussion will determine next steps and any formal action at a later meeting.