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Chula Vista council approves first reading of 'Safe Neighbor' ordinance, adds semiannual reporting on federal law-enforcement activity
Summary
Councilmembers approved the first reading (4-0, mayor recused) of an ordinance clarifying the city will not share immigration-status information or grant warrantless access to nonpublic areas; the ordinance’s reporting requirement was changed to twice yearly with an initial report covering calendar year 2025 due July 1, 2026.
The Chula Vista City Council adopted on first reading an ordinance (retitled the "Safe Neighbor" ordinance) to clarify the city’s nonparticipation in federal immigration enforcement and to tighten transparency and reporting when federal law-enforcement activity occurs.
Councilmember Chavez, who introduced the ordinance, said the measure "makes clear that we do not share immigration-status information, and we do not participate in immigration enforcement." She said the goal is to preserve residents’ confidence and public safety by ensuring people feel safe contacting city services.
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