Immigration Ordinance (Item 28)

She supported the amendment, calling it a great step forward that would help community members feel safer leaving their homes and participating in community life without fear of ICE encounters.

He spoke in favor of the ordinance, stating it's a step in the right direction for transparency and clear limits in police-ICE collaboration, which would help rebuild trust and ensure respect for rights.

He urged the council to vote no on the ordinance, arguing it lacks key provisions found in Dallas and Austin's policies and that the city should reconsider its approach.

Representing hospitality workers, she supported the ordinance, stating it would help workers, many of whom are immigrants, feel safer and more able to report issues without fear.

She urged the council to pass the ordinance, stating it would reduce the risk of unlawful detention and constitutional violations by ending the 30-minute hold policy and bringing transparency to HPD-ICE interactions.