"I do want to acknowledge that this policy has yet to be challenged in the court of law, and there are questions about enforcement. That being said, just as we see the executive branch of our federal government expanding beyond its historical role to target our residents, so should we, in order to defend those we love and call our neighbors."
"The San Jose City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to ban U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from using 11 city garages and parking lots, as well as the parking areas of 75 community centers and libraries as staging areas or operational bases. Signs stating prohibited use will be posted at all locations, and gates will be installed where appropriate. City employees who become aware of ICE activity will be required to report it to their supervisors."
The City Council voted unanimously to bar U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from using 11 city garages and parking lots and the parking areas of 75 community centers and libraries as staging areas or operational bases. The policy extends to dozens of city-owned properties and vacant lots, with signs to be posted and gates installed where appropriate. City employees will be required to report known ICE activity to supervisors. The policy excludes properties already in use by federal agencies. Many city-owned vacant sites are along creeks and not accessible for parking, and the prohibited list will be updated over time. Similar measures exist at the county level and mirror a broader national movement to limit ICE access to local public properties.
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