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Foster City council adopts resolution restricting federal immigration enforcement on city property
Summary
The Foster City council voted April 20 to adopt a resolution clarifying that city facilities should not be used for federal civil immigration enforcement and directing the city manager to notify the public if enforcement actions occur on city property. Supporters said the move protects vulnerable residents; some council members pressed for safety and implementation details.
The Foster City City Council adopted a resolution on April 20 aimed at preventing federal civil immigration enforcement from using city‑owned property and facilities without complying with state law. Councilmembers voted in favor after staff described the measure as a clarification of existing state statutes and local policy, with the city manager or a designee assigned to notify staff and the public if enforcement activity occurs on city property.
Council staff framed the resolution as an informational and notification mechanism rather than a change in substantive law. The staff presenter said the measure aligns with state law (cited in the staff…
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