"I absolutely believe it's critical. I had many residents (reach out to me) concerned about the possibility of staged enforcement action. Lopez said Campbell aims to model its policy after Santa Clara's ban, and he echoed similar concerns about the fear surrounding community hubs being used for immigration enforcement."
"Santa Clara passed its ICE ban in early February, just before Super Bowl 60, with the goal of prohibiting immigration enforcement on city property. The city also created template signs for private business owners and residents who want to adopt similar restrictions."
"The city of Campbell has a large immigrant population, we need to be more vocal about protecting these residents. People shouldn't be afraid to go outside because they might be taken away or arrested."
Campbell's City Council unanimously approved a proposal to restrict ICE from using public spaces for immigration enforcement, following Santa Clara's similar ban implemented in early February. Councilmember Sergio Lopez developed the framework after residents expressed concerns about staged enforcement actions in community spaces. Campbell aims to model its policy after Santa Clara's approach, which prohibits immigration enforcement on city property and includes template signs for private businesses. This reflects a broader Bay Area trend, with San Jose previously barring ICE from city parking garages, libraries, and community centers. Campbell residents and business owners support the ban to protect the city's large immigrant population from fear and vulnerability.
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