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Renton council asks staff to draft moratorium ordinance on facilities for people detained by ICE; amendment added to skip drafting if code already prohibits it
Summary
Councilmember Rivera prompted the council to develop an ordinance imposing a moratorium on the establishment or repurposing of facilities for detention, transportation and food services for people detained in relation to immigration enforcement. The council debated scope and process and approved referring an amended ordinance to staff.
Renton City Council voted on Feb. 23 to ask city staff to develop an ordinance that would enact a moratorium on the change of use, establishment or development of facilities used for detention, transportation and food services for people detained in relation to immigration and customs enforcement.
Council member Rivera introduced the motion, saying the intent is to prevent local land or facilities from being repurposed to host ICE-related detention operations while the city considers possible code…
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