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Council refers proposed immigration enforcement ordinance to executive committee after debate on enforceability
Summary
Council members debated proposed ordinance 0004-26 on immigration enforcement and legal exposure; a motion to receive and file failed and the item was referred to the executive committee for further consideration.
Council members debated a proposed municipal ordinance (0004-26) concerning immigration enforcement and related provisions. Alderman Wagner urged the council to receive and file the communication, arguing the city should avoid costly litigation, but the motion to 'receive and file' did not carry. Several members warned the measure could invite Department of Justice litigation and that parts of the ordinance may be unenforceable or regulate county functions the city does not control.
Alderman Wagner framed the motion as one focused on legal and fiscal exposure rather than a statement about immigration; he noted Department of Justice lawsuits challenging similar measures in other jurisdictions. The council then voted to refer the ordinance to the executive committee for further review and consideration of the city's authority and exposure.
The referral means the executive committee will examine the proposal, the city attorney's memorandum and potential fiscal risks before the council takes further legislative action.
