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FEDERATION FOR AMERICAN IMMIGRATION REFORM

Sanctuary Policies Across the U.S.October 25, 2013

Executive Summary

Sanctuary Policies Across the U.S. details resolutions, ordinances, executive actionsand other initiatives that now exist in 103 cities, towns and counties across 33 states

and the District of Columbia. This study is the first and only comprehensive compilation

of sanctuary policies and shows how non-enforcementand outright defiance of

immigration law which is expressly prohibited by federal law is a dangerous trend

sweeping the country.

Sanctuary policies bar state or local officials, including law enforcement officials, from

asking persons about their immigration status, reporting them to federal immigration

authorities, or otherwise cooperating with or assisting federal immigration authorities.

The overwhelming majority of sanctuary policies cited in this study either prohibit stateor local officials from inquiring, acting on, or reporting an individuals immigration status,

even when there is reasonable suspicion that federal immigration laws are being

violated. Still other policies represent more aggressive efforts to shield illegal aliens,

such as anti-detainer policies that restrict local and state police from cooperating with

federal authorities seeking to remove aliens who have been arrested and charged with

other crimes.

While some of the state and local sanctuary policies noted were enacted ten or more

years ago, the majority have occurred since President Obama took office in 2009, and

almost half of the policies have been put in place in just the past two years.

State and local jurisdictions often justify their sanctuary policies by claiming that illegal

aliens will be more likely to report crimes to police without fear of deportation. Yet, the

cost of illegal immigration in terms of education, health care, crime committed by illegal

aliens themselves, and overall declines in a communitys quality of life are far greater

than any benefit that may accrue from illegal aliens sharing information with police.

And, in reality, all police have the discretion to grant immunity to crimes witnesses

regardless of their immigration status and virtually all do.

By accommodating those who violate our immigration law, sanctuary policies only serve

to encourage others to follow the same path. A growing illegal alien population lowers

wages and work standards at the low end of the job market, adds to overcrowded

housing, creates an underground economy that undermines the tax base, and has other

negative consequences. Looking the other way does not solve the problem; it only

permits it to grow larger.

The authors of this study question how politicians who are paid to allocate limited

community resources to legalresidents and police chiefs who are paid to maintain the


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rule of law can ever justify advertising their towns as safe havens? Theyre just

encouraging the illegal aliens already there to stay and encouraging hundreds or

thousands more to come in and drain finite services.

But, the most compelling argument for ending state and local sanctuary policies is that

they undermine federal anti-terrorism efforts. It is a sad fact of life since September 11,

2001 that we must be more vigilant regarding the activities of foreigners in our midst.The underground society of illegal aliens, with street sales of fake identity documents,

creates a nurturing environment for terrorists. With an estimated 11.7 million illegal

aliens residing in the U.S. and a mere 20,000 Immigration and Customs Enforcement

employees, only half of whom are dedicated to the apprehension and removal of illegal

aliens, it is clear that sanctuary policies seriously hamper efforts to harness state and

local police capabilities in augmenting federal enforcement of immigration laws.

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ALASKAStatewide House Joint Resolution 22

(23rd Legislature, May2003)

Prohibits agencies and instrumentalities of the state fromdisclosing views, associations, or activities of any individual,group, association, organization, corporation, business, orpartnership relating to immigration matters unless theinformation directly relates to the investigation of criminalactivities and there are reasonable grounds to suspect thatsuch information is involved in the criminal conduct

Anchorage Resolution No. AR 2003-223 (July 15, 2003) An agency or instrumentality of the Municipality may not, (1)

unless necessary to protect the safety of people, use Municipalresources or institutions for the enforcement of Federalimmigration matters, which are the responsibility of the Federalgovernment.

Fairbanks Resolution No. 4036(January 6, 2003)

This Resolution forbids in the absence of probable cause ofcriminal activity, the enforcement of immigration matters,which are entirely the responsibility of the Immigration andNaturalization Service. No city service will be denied on thebasis of citizenship.

City Council MeetingMinutes (January 6, 2003)

Haines Borough Resolution No. 05-12-078(December 13, 2005)

Unless there is reasonable suspicion of criminal activity asdefined by Alaska Statutes, the Borough, its officers,employees and agents shall not, even where permitted by the

USA Patriot Act or related Executive Orders...Enforceimmigration matters, these being the jurisdiction of the U.S.Immigration and Naturalization Service.

Sitka Resolution No. 03-886(October 2, 2003)

...it is the policy of the City and Borough of Sitka that the Cityand Borough of Sitka shall not use its resources or institutionsfor the enforcement of federal immigration matters pursuant tothe USA Patriot Act which are the responsibility of the federalgovernment.

ARIZONAChandler Chandler Police

Department GeneralOrders: E-17 ImmigrationEnforcement/ForeignNationals (September 19,2012)

If reasonable suspicion exists that the individual is an illegalalien, the officer shall not extend detention in order to wait forICE. If ICE notifies police that the detainee has only civilcharges (not criminal), then the officer must let the detainee

go.

Mesa Mesa Police DepartmentSpecial Order 2009-01:Immigration and CustomsEnforcement Protocol(January 1, 2009)

While the investigation and enforcement of federal lawsrelating to illegal entry and residence in the United States isspecifically assigned to ICE, the MPD commits to cooperatingwith ICE and others, to the extent permitted by law on anycrim inal act that threatens th e safety and w el l-being of o ur

commun i ty. In enforcing the laws, officers may legally stop,detain or arrest anyone when reasonable suspicion orprobable cause exists that a crime has occurred.

...department personnel shall not ask person who is a victimof a crime, a witness to a crime, a juvenile..., stopped and/orcited for a civil traffic violation with a valid drivers license orevidence of identity pursuant to ARS 28-1595(B), seeking

medical assistance, a victim of domestic violence incident, or acommunity volunteer in police service...about his or herimmigration status.

Arizona law authorizes police officers to enforce provisions ofthe criminal law. The authorization is limited to criminal anddoes not include civil. Therefore, officers shall not transport forcivil violations or continue to detain if the only violation is a civilDRO hold.
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Phoenix Phoenix Police DepartmentOperations Order Manual

Order 1.4 (January 2011): The investigation and enforcementof federal laws relating to illegal entry and residence in theUnited States is specifically assigned to ICE. The goal of theDepartment is to ensure the safety of all residents of Phoenix.The Department provides law enforcement services andenforces the laws of the City of Phoenix and the State ofArizona, as well as upholds the United States Constitution.

Order 4.48 (Rev. Aug. 2013): The only time an officer willtransport a person to ICE is: 1. If ICE verifies the person iswanted for a CRIMINAL IMMIGRATION violation AND theperson is NOT under arrest for a State Criminal Charge,(includes criminal traffic, CLD) or; 2. The person has a civilimmigration violation only and CONSENTS to a transport.

Amicus Brief (March 23,2012)

The Mayor of Phoenix joined an amicus curiaebrief that urgedthe Supreme Court to strike down provisions of Arizonas SB1070.

San Luis Amicus Brief (March 23,2012)

San Luis joined an amicus curiaebrief that urged the SupremeCourt to strike down provisions of Arizonas SB 1070.

Tucson Tucson Police DepartmentGeneral Order, Volume 2

General OperatingProcedures: 2300Immigration (September2012)

Tucson Police Officers are instructed to exercise discretion inmaking immigration status inquiries during consensual

contacts or with victims and witnesses of crime. If any valid U.S. federal, state or local government issued

identification is presented, it is presumed the detainee islawfully in the U.S.

Officers will not transport for civil violations or continue todetain if the only violation is a civil DRO hold.


Tucson joined an amicus curiaebrief that urged the SupremeCourt to strike down provisions of Arizonas SB 1070.

CALIFORNIAStatewide Assembly Bill 4 (October 5,

2013) Law enforcement may not comply with an ICE detainer unless

the detainee: (1) has been convictedof specific serious orviolent felony; (2) has been convictedof a felony punishable byimprisonment; (3) has been convictedin the past 5 years of a

misdemeanor for a crime that could have been punishableeither as a misdemeanor or a felony, (specifically listed crimesinclude child abuse, bribery, gang-related offenses or drivingunder the influence, but only for a conviction that is a felony);(4) is a registrant in the California Sex and Arson Registry; (5)has been arrested on suspicion of a serious or violent felonyand a magistrate has made a finding that there is probablecause to hold the person for that charge; or (6) has beenconvicted of certain federal aggravated felonies or is subject toa federal felony arrest warrant. Even then, AB 4 gives stateand local law enforcement officials the option of not complyingwith an ICE detainer request.

Information Bulletin

(December 4, 2012)

California Attorney General Kamala Harris issued an

information bulletin stating that local agencies have noobligation to honor detainers issued by U.S. Immigration andCustoms Enforcement.

Berkeley Resolution No. 63, 711-NS(May 22, 2007)

No department, agency, commission, officer or employee ofBerkeley shall use any City funds or resources to assist in theenforcement of federal immigration law or to gather ordisseminate immigration status of individuals in the city ofBerkeley unless such assistance is required by federal or statestatute, regulation or court decision.
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Berkeley joined an amicus curiaebrief that urged the SupremeCourt to strike down provisions of Arizonas SB 1070.

Coachella News Article: CouncilDeclares City an IllegalMigrant Haven (March 24,2006)

Council members this week approved a resolutioncondemning a proposed federal crackdown on illegalimmigration and declared Coachella a safe, healthy anddignified place to live for its immigrant communities, regardlessof immigration status.

Under the resolution, the city will not use local police to

enforce immigration law, said Mayor Jesse Villarreal.Davis Resolution 06-**** (April

18, 2006) Urges Congress and the President to oppose HR 4437

City Council MeetingMinutes (April 18, 2006)

East Palo Alto Resolution No. 2673(March 7, 2008)

Directs the police department and all city departments torefrain from acting as agents of ICE in any program oroperation that targets individuals based solely on theirimmigration status

Garden Grove Garden Grove PoliceDepartment General OrderNo. 17.3: ImmigrationViolations (June 15, 2005)

The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement(ICE) has primary jurisdiction for enforcement of the provisionsof Title 8, U.S. Code dealing with illegal entry, etc. Whenmembers of the Garden Grove Police Department arerequested by the ICE to provide immediate assistance, orwhen suspected criminal violations are discovered as a resultof any investigation, based upon probable cause...members ofthe Garden Grove Police Department may assist in theenforcement of federal immigration laws.

Members of the Garden Grove Police Department shall notindependently conduct sweeps or other concentrated efforts todetain suspected undocumented aliens.

Los Angeles Special Order 40(November 27, 1979)

it is the policy of the Los Angeles Police Department thatundocumented alien status in itself is not a matter for policeaction.

Officers shall not initiate police action with the objective ofdiscovering the alien status of a person.

Officers shall not arrest nor book persons for violation of Title8 Section 1325 of the United States Immigration Code (IllegalEntry).


Los Angeles joined an amicus curiaebrief that urged theSupreme Court to strike down provisions of Arizonas SB1070.

Maywood News Article: Welcome toMaywood, Where RoadsOpen Up for Immigrants(March 21, 2006)

First, the city eliminated the Police Departments trafficdivision after complaints that officers unfairly targeted illegalimmigrants. Then it made it much more difficult for police totow cars whose owners didnt have drivers licenses, a practicethat affected mostly undocumented people who could notobtain licenses.

In January, the City Council passed a resolution opposing a

proposed federal law that would criminalize illegal immigrationand make local police departments enforce immigration law.

Monterey County Amicus Brief (March 23,2012)

Monterey County joined an amicus curiaebrief that urged theSupreme Court to strike down provisions of Arizonas SB1070.

Oakland Resolution No. 81310 (May20, 2008)

References Resolution No. 63950 C.M.S., which madeOakland a City of Refuge on July 8, 1986

References Resolution No. 80584 C.M.S., which affirmedOaklands status as a City of Refuge, and opposesimmigration raids
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the Oakland City Council denounces the ICE practice ofconducting immigration raids or surveillance at or near schoolcampuses and calls upon the federal government to impose amoratorium on these tactics in order to protect the schoolenvironment and the psychological well being of children.

the Oakland City Council reaffirms and declares thatOakland is a City of Refuge for immigrants from all countries.

Amicus Brief (March 23,

2012)

Oakland joined an amicus curiaebrief that urged the Supreme

Court to strike down provisions of Arizonas SB 1070. Palo Alto Amicus Brief (March 23,

2012) Palo Alto joined an amicus curiaebrief that urged the Supreme

Court to strike down provisions of Arizonas SB 1070.

Richmond Resolution 11-07(February 6, 2007)

...the City of Richmond reaffirms the terms of ordinance No.20-90 ordering all officers and employees of this City not toinform, assist or cooperate with the Immigration and CustomsEnforcement (ICE)...without the specific authorization of theRichmond City Manager or the Chief of Police.

Ordinance 20-90 (cited in Resolution 11-07): affirms the Citysdesire to foster an atmosphere of trust and cooperationbetween the Richmond Police Department and all residents ofthe City of Richmond

Ordinance 16-11 (July 19,

2011)

Grants municipal ID cards to anyone who establishes proof of

residency, which requires presence in the City of Richmond forfifteen continuous days, and identity through specifieddocuments, including foreign forms of identification

San Diego Resolution No. R-305813(May 11, 2010)

Urges Arizona to repeal the Support Our Law Enforcementand Safe Neighborhoods Act (SB 1070), which would requireall local law enforcement to investigate a personsimmigration status when there is a reasonable suspicion thatthe person is in the Country unlawfully, regardless of whetherthat person is suspected of a crime.

San Francisco(City & County)

Ordinance No. 12-h(October 24, 1989)

Establishes the City and County of San Francisco as a Cityand County of Refuge

Prohibits the use of City funds or resources to assist in theenforcement of federal immigration law or to gather or

disseminate information regarding the immigration status ofindividuals in the City and County of San Francisco unlesssuch assistance is required by federal or State statute,regulation or court decision (except in situations where anindividual has committed a felony)

Executive Directive No. 07-01 (March 1, 2007)

No department, agency, commission, officer or employee ofthe City and County of San Francisco may assist Immigrationand Customs Enforcement (ICE) investigation, detention orarrest proceedings unless such assistance is specificallyrequired by federal law.

No department, agency,commission, officer or employee ofthe City and County of San Francisco may require information

about or disseminate information regarding the immigrationstatus of an individual when providing services or benefits bythe City or County of San Francisco except as specificallyrequired by federal law.


San Francisco City and County joined an amicus curiaebriefthat urged the Supreme Court to strike down provisions ofArizonas SB 1070.

Administrative Code,Chapter 121, Section121.3: Restrictions on Law

A law enforcement official shall not detain an individual onthe basis of a civil immigration detainer after that individualbecomes eligible for release from custody.
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Enforcement Officials(October 1, 2013)

Law enforcement officials may continue to detain an individualin response to a civil immigration detainer for up to forty-eight(48) hours after that individual becomes eligible for release ifthe individual meets both of the following criteria: (1) Theindividual has been Convicted of a Violent Felony in the sevenyears immediately prior to the date of the civil immigrationdetainer; and (2) A magistrate has determined that there isprobable cause to believe the individual is guilty of a Violent

Felony and has ordered the individual to answer to the samepursuant to Penal Code Section 872. In determining whetherto detainlaw enforcement officials shall consider evidence ofthe individuals rehabilitation and evaluate whether theindividual poses a public safety risk.

San Jose Resolution No. 73677(March 6, 2007)

Ensures that San Jose officers will not arrest persons merelyfor their unlawful presence in the U.S.

Condemns ICE raids that affect law-abiding illegal immigrantsPolice Department DutyManual Section L7911(March 29, 2007)

The responsibility for enforcement of civil immigration lawsrests with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

members of the Police Department will not initiate policeaction where the primary objective is to discover that theperson is an alien (non-United States citizen) or to discover the

status of the person under civil immigration laws....At the sametime, the Department will continue to cooperate with the U.S.Immigration and Customs Enforcement in matters involvingserious crimes, the protection of public safety, and as requiredby statute, federal regulation, court decision or a legally-binding agreement.

Officers will not detain or question a person not suspected ofa State felony or State or local misdemeanor or infractionviolation solely on the basis of the persons citizenship orstatus under civil immigration laws... or for the purposes ofdiscovering either the persons citizenship or status under civilimmigration laws.


San Jose joined an amicus curiaebrief that urged the

Supreme Court to strike down provisions of Arizonas SB1070.

San Leandro Amicus Brief (March 23,2012)

San Leandro joined an amicus curiaebrief that urged theSupreme Court to strike down provisions of Arizonas SB1070.

San Mateo County Amicus Brief (March 23,2012)

San Mateo County joined an amicus curiaebrief that urged theSupreme Court to strike down provisions of Arizonas SB1070.

San Rafael Resolution No. 11418(September 23, 2003)

Affirming policy and practice not to make arrests forimmigration violations because of the lack of authority and todo so would threaten the Police Departments ability to interactconstructively with residents.

opposes any amendments to the Patriot Act or other federal

regulations that would force local law enforcement toundertake the enforcement of federal immigration law.

Santa Clara County Press Release: FederalOfficials Say They WillContinue Operating theSecure CommunitiesProgram in the CountysJail Against the CountysWill(November 10, 2010)

Our Board has serious concerns about this program [SecureCommunities]. Contrary to how ICE has described theprogram, it does not target only violent, criminal aliens.Instead, people with no criminal records are beingapprehended and deported for minor offenses like trafficviolations, said Supervisor George Shirakawa, Chair of theBoards Public Safety and Justice Committee. This programmakes innocent people afraid of law enforcement. Our County
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does not want to be at the forefront of new immigrationenforcement programs that will make us lose our residentstrust.

3.54 Civil ImmigrationDetainer Requests(October 18, 2011)

Santa Clara County only complies with civil immigrationdetainers where there is a written agreement with the federalgovernment providing for reimbursement for all costsassociated with detainer.

the County will exercise its discretion to honor the request if

one or more of the following apply: (1) The individual isconvicted of a serious or violent felony offense for which he orshe is currently in custody and/or (2) The individual hasbeen convicted of a serious or violent felony within 10 years ofthe request, or was released after having served a sentencefor a serious or violent felony within 5 years of the request,whichever is later.


Santa Clara County joined an amicus curiaebrief that urgedthe Supreme Court to strike down provisions of Arizonas SB1070.

Sonoma County Sheriffs Dept LawEnforcement Division:Section 428 -ImmigrationViolations (October 2006)

The immigration status of individuals alone is not a matter forlaw enforcement action.

If a Deputy believes that an individual taken into custody for a

felony is also an undocumented alien, the ICE may beinformed by the arresting Deputy so that they may considerplacing an immigration hold on the individual.

Resolution by Commissionon Human Rights(February 22, 2011)

Except when (1) Mandated by state or federal law, (2)Assisting with the removal of aliens convicted of serious orviolent felonies, or (3) Assisting with the investigation andprosecution of persons reasonably suspected of involvementin human trafficking; County resources, including humanresources, technology, facilities, equipment, and funds, shal lno tbe used in assisting in the enforcement of Federalimmigration law.

COLORADOStatewide HB 1258 (April 26, 2013) Repeals law mandating duty to cooperate with ICE (repeals

SB 90(2006))Durango Resolution No. 2004-40

(July 6, 2004) municipal resources of the City shall not be utilized to

identify, apprehend or deport any non-citizen resident on thesole basis of immigration status.

CONNECTICUTStatewide House Bill 6659 (June 25,

2013) No law enforcement officer who receives a civil immigration

detainer with respect to an individual who is in the custody ofthe law enforcement officer shall detain such individualpursuant to such civil immigration detainer unless the lawenforcement official determines that the individual: (1) Hasbeen convicted of a felony; (2) Is subject to pending criminalcharges in this state where bond has not been posted; (3) Hasan outstanding arrest warrant in this state; (4) Is identified as a

known gang member in the database of the National CrimeInformation Center or any similar database or is designated asa Security Risk Group member or a Security Risk GroupSafety Threat member by the Department of Correction; (5) Isidentified as a possible match in the federal TerroristScreening Database or similar database; (6) Is subject to afinal order of deportation or removal issued by a federalimmigration authority; or (7) Presents an unacceptable risk topublic safety, as determined by the law enforcement officer.
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New Haven General Order 06-2(December 14, 2006)

Police officers shall not inquire about a persons immigrationstatus unless investigating criminal activity.

It shall be the policy of the department not to inquire about theimmigration status of crime victims, witnesses, or others whocall or approach the police seeking assistance.

No person shall be detained solely on the belief that he or sheis not present legally in the United States, or that he or she hascommitted a civil immigration violation. There is no general

obligation for a police officer to contact U.S. Immigration andCustoms Enforcement (ICE) regarding any person, unless thatperson is arrested on a criminal charge.

Officers shall not make arrests based on administrativewarrants for arrest or removal entered by ICE into the FBIsNational Crime Information Center (NCIC) database, includingadministrative immigration warrants for persons withoutstanding removal, deportation or exclusion orders.Enforcement of the civil provisions of U.S. immigration law isthe responsibility of federal immigration officials.

Identification Card FactSheet (2007)

Explains both legal and illegal immigrants may obtainmunicipal identification cards

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Washington Mayors Order 2011-174(October 21, 2011)

Public Safety Agencies and their officials and employees shallnot inquire about a persons immigration status or contactUnited States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) forthe purpose of initiating civil enforcement of immigrationproceedings that have no nexus to a criminal investigation. Itshall be the policy of Public Safety Agencies not to inquireabout the immigration status of crime victims, witnesses, orothers who call or approach the police seeking assistance.

No person shall be detained solely on the belief that he or sheis not present legally in the United States or that he or she hascommitted a civil immigration violation. The Department ofCorrections shall not send lists of foreign-born inmates to theDepartment of Homeland Security.

Amicus Brief (March 23,2012) Washington joined an amicus curiaebrief that urged the


FLORIDAGainesville Amicus Brief (March 23,

2012) Gainesville joined an amicus curiaebrief that urged the


Hollandale Beach Amicus Brief (March 23,2012)

Hollandale Beach joined an amicus curiaebrief that urged theSupreme Court to strike down provisions of Arizonas SB1070.

Jupiter Day Labor and ImmigrationIssues Fact Sheet

The Town of Jupiter owns the property and building thathouses a day laborer site run by a not-for-profit organizationnamed El Sol.

Miami Amicus Brief (March 23,2012)

Miami joined an amicus curiaebrief that urged the SupremeCourt to strike down provisions of Arizonas SB 1070.

Resolution No. 10-00585(2010)

Whereas,SB 1070requires the police when practicable, todetain people they reasonably suspect are in the countrywithout authorization; allows the police to charge immigrantswith a state crime for not carrying immigration documents;creates a private right of action to sue cities upon the beliefthat the government has a policy or practice that restrictsimmigration law enforcement; and makes it a crime to stop on
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a public street to attempt to hire a temporary worker...theMiami City Commission denounces SB 1070 and resolves thatunless and until Arizona rescinds said bill, the City should: (1)to the extent practicable, and in instances where there is nosignificant additional cost to the City or conflict with law, refrainfrom entering into any new or amended contracts to purchasegoods or services from any company that is headquartered inArizona, (2) not send City off icials or employees to

conferences in Arizona, and (3) review existing contracts forthe purchase of goods and services with companiesheadquartered in Arizona and explore opportunities todiscontinue those contracts and principles of fiscalresponsibility....

ILLINOISChicago Municipal Code of Chicago

2-173-020 & 2-173-040(March 29, 2006)

No agent or agency shall request information about orotherwise investigate or assist in the investigation of thecitizenship or immigration status of any person unless suchinquiry or investigation is required by Illinois State Statute,federal regulation, or court decision. (020)

No agent or agency shall condition the provision of City ofChicago benefits, opportunities, or services on matters related

to citizenship or immigration status unless required to do so bystatute, federal regulation, or court decision. (040)

Foreign identification is an adequate form of identification, notsubject to a higher level of scrutiny. (040)

Welcoming City Ordinance,2-173-042 CivilImmigration Enforcement

Actions- FederalResponsibility (September12, 2012)

no agency or agent shall: (1) arrest, detain or continue todetain a person solely on the belief that the person is notpresent legally in the United States, or that the person hascommitted a civil immigration violation; (2) arrest, detain, orcontinue to detain a person based on an administrativewarrant entered into the Federal Bureau of InvestigationsNational Crime Information Center database, or successor orsimilar database maintained by the United States, when theadministrative warrant is based solely on a violation of a civil

immigration law; or (3) detain, or continue to detain a personbased upon an immigration detainer, when such immigrationdetainer is based solely on a violation of a civil immigrationlaw.

Exceptions to this rule where individual (1) has an outstandingcriminal warrant; (2) has been convicted of a felony in anycourt of competent jurisdiction; (3) is a defendant in a criminalcase in any court of competent jurisdiction where a judgmenthas not been entered and a felony charge is pending: or (4)has been identified as a known gang member either in a lawenforcement agencys database or by his own admission.

Unless an agency or agent is acting pursuant to a legitimatelaw enforcement purpose that is unrelated to the enforcementof a civil immigration law, no agency or agent shall: (A) permitICE agents access to a person being detained by, or in thecustody of, the agency or agent; (B) permit ICE agents use ofagency facilities for investigative interviews or otherinvestigative purpose; or (C) while on duty, expend their timeresponding to ICE inquiries or communicating with ICEregarding a persons custody status or release date.

Evanston Resolution No. 22-R-08(March 4, 2008)

City benefits, opportunities, or services shall not beconditioned on matters related to citizenship or immigrantstatus.
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The Police Department shall not assist in the investigation ofthe citizenship or immigration status of a person unless suchinquiry is related to a criminal investigation by the Police or if itis otherwise required by law.

City agencies and employees shall not disclose informationabout immigration status unless required by law.

Foreign identification shall be an acceptable form ofidentification and shall not be subject to a higher level of

scrutiny.Cook County Ordinance No. 11-O-73

(September 7, 2011) The Sheriff of Cook County shall decline ICE detainer

requests unless there is a written agreement with the federalgovernment by which all costs incurred by Cook County incomplying with the ICE detainer will be reimbursed.

Unless ICE agents have a criminal warrant, or County officialshave a legitimate law enforcement purpose that is not relatedto the enforcement of immigration laws, ICE agents shall notbe given access to individuals or allowed to use Countyfacilities for investigative interviews or other purposes, andCounty personnel shall not expend their time responding toICE inquiries or communicating with ICE regarding individualsincarceration status or release dates while on duty.

There being no legal authority upon which the federalgovernment may compel an expenditure of County resourcesto comply with an ICE detainer issued pursuant to 8 USC 1226 or 8 USC 1357(d), there shall be no expenditure of anyCounty resources or effort by on-duty County personnel forthis purpose, except as expressly provided within thisOrdinance.

KANSASWichita Wichita Police Department

Policy Manual: Policy 514 -Illegal Aliens/ForeignNationals (2006)

Officers shall not seek out or stop a person suspected ofbeing an alien just because he/she is suspected of being inthis country illegally. A law enforcement officer in Kansas doesnot have the power of arrest for a violation of Federalimmigration law. Should an officer have probable cause to

believe that a person that is stopped was previously deportedfrom the United States, the officer shall contact ICE....Re-entryafter deportation is a violation of Federal Criminal Law,separate from immigration law.

A Wichita police officers involvement with persons suspectedof being in this country illegally is limited to situations whereprobable cause exists independently from the immigrationlaws....

LOUISIANANew Orleans Press Release: Sheriff

Gusman Revises ICEPolicy (August 14, 2013)

The Orleans Parish Sheriffs Office shall decline all voluntaryICE detainer requests unless the individuals charge is for oneor more of the following offenses: First Degree Murder;Second Degree Murder; Aggravated Rape;Aggravated

Kidnapping; Treason; or Armed Robbery with the Use of aFirearm.

MAINEStatewide Executive Order No. 13 FY

04/05 (April 9, 2004) No State employee shall disclose confidential information

related to an individuals immigration status unless: (i) theindividual to whom such information pertains is suspectedofengaging in illegal activity, other than mere status as anundocumented alien; or (ii) the dissemination of suchinformation is necessary to apprehend a person suspected of
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engaging in illegal activity, other than mere status as anundocumented alien; or (iii) such disclosure is necessary infurtherance of an investigation of potential terrorist activity; or(iv) such disclosure is required by law.

State employees shall not inquire about immigration statusunless: (1) such information is necessary to determineeligibility for benefits or programs; (2) such information isrequired by law; or (3) such information is necessary to

safeguard public health. All Stateagencies with law enforcement, investigative or

prosecutorial authority shall not inquire about a personsimmigration status unless investigating or prosecuting illegalactivity other than mere status as an undocumented alien.

Portland Ordinance No. 2-21(January 6, 2010)

Unless otherwise required by law or by court order, no citypolice officer or employee shall inquire into the immigrationstatus of any person, or engage in activities for the purpose ofascertaining the immigration status of any person.

City police officers and employees are exempted from thelimitations imposed by the subsection above with respect to aperson whom the officer or employee has reasonablesuspicion to believe: (1) has previously been deported from the

United States; and (2) is again present in the United States;and (3) is committing or has committed a felony (Class A, B orC) criminal law violation.

MARYLANDBaltimore Resolution No. 03-1122

(May 19, 2003) The City Council urges Baltimore Police to: refrain from

enforcing immigration matters, which are entirely theresponsibility of the Department of Homeland Security. No cityservice will be denied on the basis of citizenship.

Resolution No. 11-0298R(June 13, 2011)

Baltimore opposes ICE Secure Communities Initiative andurges the State to call for a suspension of the program, whichit believes will create divisions in communities, promote aculture of fear, and discourage trust between local lawenforcement and immigrant communities throughout the City.

Prince GeorgesCounty

Resolution No. CR-78-2003 (December 15, 2003) the Chief of Police and each member of the Prince

Georges County Police Department is directed toRefrainCity employees from enforcing immigration matters that arethe responsibility of the Department of Homeland Security.

Montgomery County Memorandum to PoliceChief (February 10, 2009)

Montgomery County police will not conduct immigration statusinvestigations.

If an individual is arrested for a violent crime, the police willsimply notify ICE of arrestees and allow ICE to perform theirduty from that point forward.

Takoma Park Takoma Park MunicipalCode Ch. 9.04 (February11, 2008)

No agent, officer or employee of the City, in the performanceof official duties, shall assist the United States Bureau ofImmigration and Customs Enforcement in the investigation orarrest of any persons for civil or criminal violation of the

immigration and nationality laws of the United States. no agent, officer or employee of the City, in the

performance of official duties, shall ask any person about hisor her citizenship or immigration status or inquire about anypersons citizenship or immigration status with any thirdperson.

MASSACHUSETTSBoston Amicus Brief (March 23,

2012) Boston joined an amicus curiaebrief that urged the Supreme

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Brewster Town Resolution(November 25, 2003)

Forbids enforcing immigration matters

Brookline Special Town MeetingWarrant, Article 26(November 14, 2006)

Reaffirms Brooklines commitment to being a Sanctuary Town(Originally designated as a Sanctuary Town in November1985, when the City passed a resolution which stated that thedepartments and employees of the town would not officiallyassist or voluntarily cooperate with investigations or arrestprocedures relating to alleged violations of immigration law),expanding it to include individuals from all countries

Rejects the use of the word illegal to describe human beingsand the use of the word aliens to describe immigrants, andhereby adopts the language undocumented when referring tothose who do not have federally recognized resident statusand immigrant to refer to those who have migrated to the USfrom another country.

Cambridge Policy Order ResolutionNo. O-16 (May 8, 2006)

Cambridge has a proud history as a Sanctuary city, asdeclared by City Council Order Number 4 of April 8, 1985.

Chelsea Resolution (June 4, 2007) The City of Chelsea goes on record as a Sanctuary City.

Lexington Community Resolution(July 14, 2005)

Lexington Town Meeting: Request that the Board ofSelectmen require the Town Manager to direct the PoliceDepartment to refrain from enforcing immigration matters,

which are the responsibility of the Department of HomelandSecurity; and from denying any town service on the basis ofcitizenship.

MICHIGANAnn Arbor Resolution (July 16, 2003) the Ann Arbor City Council, as a matter of public policy,

directs the Ann Arbor Chief of Police, to the extent permittedby law, to continue to limit local enforcement actions withrespect to immigration matters to penal violations of federalimmigration law (as opposed to administrative violations)except in cases where the Chief of Police determines there isa legitimate public safety concern and in such public safetyinstances, to report the situation to the City Council no laterthan 60 days after the incident.

Detroit Municipal Code, Chapter27, Art 9, 27-9-4 & 27-9-5 (May 9, 2007)

A public servant, who is a police officer shall not solicitinformation concerning immigration status for the purpose ofascertaining a persons compliance with federal immigrationlaw (EXCEPT when assisting federal law enforcement in theinvestigation of a criminal offense or when relevant to theinvestigation/prosecution of a criminal offense).

A public servantshall not solicit information concerningimmigration status from a person who is seeking policeservices, or is a victim, or is a witness.

Resolution (November 6,2002)

The City of Detroit Police Department is directed to refrainfrom enforcing federal immigration laws.

Lansing Resolution No. 022(February 2, 2004)

Encourages Lansing Police Department to refrain fromstopping drivers or pedestrians to scrutinize identification

documents or commence an investigation or surveillancewithout particularized suspicion of criminal activity or civilinfractions, or as a necessary part of protecting public safety.

Prohibits the use of the City of Lansings resources orinstitutions for the enforcement of federal immigration mattersexcept when such enforcement would further local lawenforcement goals.

MINNESOTAMinneapolis Minneapolis Code of

Ordinances, Title 2, Other than complying with lawful subpoenas, city employees
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Chapter 19 (July 11, 2003) and representatives shall not use city resources or personnelsolely for the purpose of detecting or apprehending personswhose only violation of law is or may be being undocumented,being out of status, or illegally residing in the United States.

Wherepresentation of a Minnesota drivers license iscustomarily accepted as adequate evidence of identity,presentation of a photo identity document issued by thepersonsnation of originshallbe accepted and shall not

subject the person to a higher level of scrutiny or differenttreatment.

Public safety officials shall not undertake any law enforcementaction for the purpose of detecting the presence ofundocumented persons, or to verify immigration status,including but not limited to questioning any person or personsabout their immigration status.

Public safety officials shall not question, arrest or detain anyperson for violations of federal civil immigration laws exceptwhen immigration status is an element of the crime or whenenforcing 8 U.S.C. 1324(c).


Minneapolis joined an amicus curiaebrief that urged the


St. Paul St. Paul AdministrativeCode, Title III 44 (May 5,2004)

the city does not operate its programs for the purpose ofenforcing federal immigration laws.

City employees shall only solicit immigration information orinquire about immigration status when specifically required todo so by law or program guidelines as a condition of eligibilityfor the service sought.

City employees and representatives shall not use cityresources or personnel solely for the purpose of detecting orapprehending persons whose only violation of law is or may bebeing undocumented, being out of status, or illegally residingin the United States.

Public safety officials may not undertake any law enforcementaction for the sole purpose of detecting the presence ofundocumented persons, or to verify immigration status,including but not limited to questioning any person or personsabout their immigration status.


St. Paul joined an amicus curiaebrief that urged the SupremeCourt to strike down provisions of Arizonas SB 1070.

MISSOURISt. Louis Resolution No. 273 (March

12, 2004) it is the policy of the City of St. Louis that City employees

and its departments shall refrain from profiling based on race,ethnicity, citizenship, religion, national origin, or non-violentpolitical values; and denying any city service on the basis ofcitizenship.

The Police Department shall not participate in theenforcement of federal immigration laws, except to preventpersons from a continuing practice of transporting andharboring illegal aliens.

MONTANAStatewide Senate Joint Resolution

No. 19 (April 2005) Agencies and instrumentalities of the state shall not use

state resources or institutions for the enforcement of federalimmigration matters that are the responsibility of the federalgovernment.
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Helena Resolution No. 19181(December 6, 2004)

The Commission of the City of Helena, MontanaAFFIRMSits support of policing currently followed by the City of Helena,including how the Cityrefrains from using city resources toenforce federal immigration laws which are the responsibility ofthe federal government, except when an alien has beendetained or arrested on suspicion of a criminal offense.

Butte-Silver BowCounty

Resolution No. 05-8(February 16, 2005)

the Council affirms its support of law enforcement practicescurrently followed by the City-County, including how the City-

Countyrefrains from using City-County resources to enforcefederal immigration laws which are the responsibility of thefederal government, except when an alien has been detainedor arrested on suspicion of a criminal offense.

NEBRASKAOmaha Amicus Brief (March 23,

2012) Omaha joined an amicus curiaebrief that urged the Supreme


NEVADASilver City Resolution (November 11,

2005) Silver City calls upon the Lyon County Commission as well

as the duly elected Sheriff to publicly clarify that it will notusestate, county, or city resources or institutions for theenforcement of federal immigration matters, which are theresponsibility of the federal government.

Elko Resolution No. 2-04 (July14, 2005)

an agency or instrumentality of Elko may not use State,County, or City resources or institutions for the enforcement offederal immigration matters, which are the responsibility of thefederal government.

NEW JERSEYCamden Resolution No. MC-06-259

(May 11, 2006) [SearchMC-06-259]

No City officer or employee should disclose confidentialinformation unlessin the case of information relating toimmigration status, (i) the individual to whom such informationpertains is suspected by such officer or employee or suchofficers or employees agency of engaging in illegal activity,other than mere status as an undocumented alien, or (ii) thedissemination of such information is necessary to apprehend aperson suspected of engaging in illegal activity, other than

mere status as an undocumented alien, or (iii) such disclosureis necessary in the furtherance of an investigation of potentialterrorist activity.

Police officers should not inquire about a persons immigrationstatus unless investigating illegal activity other than merestatus as an undocumented alien....Police officers should notinquire about the immigration status of crime victims,witnesses, or others who call or approach the police seekinghelp.

Hightstown Borough Resolution No. 2005-66(March 7, 2005)

the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Hightstownstrongly encourage ICE to engage in conduct that does notcreate needless mistrust and fear of the Hightstown BoroughPolice Department and other municipal agencies which are

committed to help, rather than harm, productive and valuablemembers of our community.

the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Hightstown willcommit itself and the resources of the Borough of Hightstownto restoring the trust Hightstown Borough residents have in themunicipal government and police department, so that allHightstown residents and visitors, including all immigrants, canhave the confidence to contact and interact with local policewithout fear of immigration consequences.
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Montclair Township Patriot Act Resolution the Council of the Township of Montclair URGES the PoliceDepartment of the Township of Montclair, to the extentpermitted by law, to consider refraining from participating in theenforcement of federal immigration and anti-terrorism laws andpolicies.

Newark Resolution No. 7RBB(AS)(October 4, 2006)

All City officers and employees should be reminded that noperson shall be denied any City services or benefits by reasonof his or her immigration status.

No City officer or employee shall disclose confidentialinformation unlessin the case of information relating toimmigration status, (i) the individual to whom such informationpertains is suspected by such officer or employee or suchofficers or employees agency of engaging in criminal activity,other than mere status as an undocumented alien, or (ii) thedissemination of such information is necessary to apprehend aperson suspected of engaging in illegal activity other thanmere status as an undocumented alien or (iii) such disclosureis necessary in the furtherance of an investigation of potentialterrorist activity.

A City officer or employee, other than law enforcementofficers, shall not inquire about a persons immigration status

unless such a persons immigration status is necessary for thedetermination of program, service or benefit eligibility.

Police officers shall not inquire about a persons immigrationstatus unless investigating illegal activity other than merestatus as an undocumented alien.

Police officers shall not inquire about the immigration status ofcrime victims, witnesses, or others who call or approach thepolice seeking help.

Police Directive (July 24,2013)

All department personnel shall decline ICE detainer requests.

There shall be no expenditure of any departmental resourcesor effort by on-duty personnel to comply with an ICE detainerrequest.

Princeton News Article: Town policeto issue protocol regardingnon-involvement inimmigration lawenforcement (October 14,2013)

At the urging of several town council members, the Princeton

Police Department will issue an official protocol this monthclarifying t

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