Immigrant Rights

Spoke as a legal observer in favor of passing the non-cooperation policy.

Thanked the council and community for developing a detailed protection policy for immigrants.

Strongly urged the council to pass the resolution protecting immigrant residents from immigration enforcement.

Thanked the city attorney and staff for drafting the policy and suggested corrections to hotline contact information.

Expressed strong support for adopting the SB 580 resolution to safeguard civil rights.

Spoke on behalf of the Unitarian Universalists of Petaluma supporting formal non-cooperation with ICE.

Spoke as an educator regarding the safety and protection of immigrant students and families.

Expressed support for the policy protecting vulnerable immigrants in the city.

Urged the city to pass a non-cooperation ordinance with ICE to protect immigrant residents from fear and uncertainty.

Delivered a letter supporting a welcoming cities ordinance to ensure city compliance with state standards.

Highlighted public health impacts of immigration enforcement and supported guidance for community organizations.

Spoke as an immigrant worker advocating for safe streets and clear protocols for city staff regarding ICE interactions.

Asked questions regarding the legal mechanisms of a proposed ICE non-cooperation ordinance and criticized federal enforcement actions.

Spoke as the daughter of immigrants about the personal impact of family separation and urged adoption of the ordinance.

Urged the city to maintain strong sanctuary policies and monitor federal immigration enforcement.