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Lewiston council adopts ordinance limiting municipal cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, 5–2
Summary
The Lewiston City Council voted 5–2 on March 17 to adopt an amendment to city ordinance restricting municipal cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, using the word "required" to remove employee discretion and align with forthcoming state law; the police chief had urged further consultation, citing operational concerns.
After nearly two hours of debate and a written plea from Police Chief Conley, the Lewiston City Council voted 5–2 to adopt an amendment to the city administrative code limiting municipal assistance to federal immigration enforcement.
Councilors debated whether the ordinance should use the word "required" — effectively barring city employees from cooperating with ICE or CBP except when compelled by state or federal statute or a judicial order — or the softer word "authorized," which Chief Conley told the council earlier in a letter could create operational…
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