Resolution 80584: Moratorium on Federal Immigration Raids
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2007-05-15
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In this Resolution, the Oakland City Council opposes the immigration raids and calls upon the federal government to impose a moratorium, affirms and declares that Oakland is a City of Refuge for immigrants from all countries, and, in accordance with state and federal laws, dictates that City employees shall not enforce federal civil immigration laws.
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Sanctuary Policies, Federal Government, Moratorium on federal immigration raids, Federal immigration reforms, City of Refuge, Civil immigration laws, Federal agents, Civil rights, Identification cards issued by Consular offices, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Oakland Police Department, Major Cities [Police] Chiefs Association, Congress