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Berkeley council adopts first reading of sanctuary city ordinance with transparency amendments
Summary
Berkeley’s City Council voted unanimously on Sept. 9 to adopt the first reading of a municipal ordinance codifying sanctuary protections, adding a 10-business-day reporting requirement and an annual aggregated reporting amendment to the Berkeley Police Department’s annual report; advocates urged stronger enforcement and a private right of action.
Berkeley’s City Council voted unanimously on Sept. 9 to adopt the first reading of a new sanctuary city ordinance that codifies and clarifies existing protections for immigrants and limits city cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
Deputy City Attorney Katrina Island told the council the draft ordinance “forbids city agencies and personnel from using city resources to assist with immigration enforcement,” and added new features including definitions of "protected personal information," a 10-business-day reporting requirement for contacts with federal officials, and clearer applicability across schools, hospitals and other city settings.
The mayor…
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