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Lynnwood council unanimously adopts resolution affirming immigrant safety and directing staff to clarify city policies
Summary
The council voted 7–0 to adopt resolution 202605, which asks the mayor and departments to clarify how city property and resources may or may not be used by federal immigration agents, to publish accessible 'know your rights' resources, and to publicly explain police procedures when federal immigration actions occur.
The Lynnwood City Council voted unanimously Monday to adopt a resolution reaffirming constitutional rights and steps the city will take to protect immigrant and refugee residents, including directing the mayor to ensure department staff understand how to respond when federal immigration agents seek access to city property or resources.
Council member Mata, who introduced the resolution, said she worked with constitutional law experts and the city…
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