Number
251634
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. ZAMARRIPA, DIMITRIJEVIC, BROWER, PEREZ, BAUMAN AND MOORE
Title
Resolution prohibiting the use of City property for civil immigration enforcement activities.
Analysis
This resolution prohibits the use of City owned or controlled properties for civil immigration enforcement actions.
Body
Whereas, Milwaukee is committed to the principle that all people in the city can live with respect, safety, and dignity; and
Whereas, Milwaukee is home to a rich and diverse population whose residents, regardless of national origin or language, contribute to the City’s economic strength, cultural vibrancy, and civic life; and
Whereas, Immigrants and their families have helped build and sustain Milwaukee’s economy, schools and neighborhoods, making essential contributions to business, public service, and community life; and
Whereas, Media reports and community accounts in other cities have documented aggressive actions by federal immigration enforcement agencies, including near schools, workplaces and places of worship, creating fear and trauma among residents; and
Whereas, Federal immigration enforcement agencies have used publicly-owned spaces to stage enforcement actions and to process people in detention; and
Whereas, Spaces being used by federal immigration enforcement agencies include parking lots, vacant lots, garages, public buildings, and parks; and
Whereas, City-owned or controlled parking lots, ramps, vacant lots, garages, and parks are not open to the general public without restrictions; and
Whereas, The City restricts access to non-public areas of City-owned or controlled buildings, which are areas that are not accessible to the general public (examples include restricted areas requiring badge access, breakrooms, workstations, storage closets, and employee-only areas); and
Whereas, For the purposes of this resolution, “civil immigration enforcement” means any investigation, arrest, d...
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