List of Anti-ICE Measures Passed in Philadelphia
Summary
Philadelphia's City Council approved several bills to limit local cooperation with federal immigration authorities, including banning certain agreements with ICE and restricting information sharing. The measures aim to protect immigrant communities and require law enforcement officers to wear visible identification.Key Facts
- Philadelphia City Council passed the "ICE Out" legislation to limit cooperation with ICE.
- The bills ban 287(g) agreements, which allow local police to enforce federal immigration laws.
- City agencies are prohibited from sharing immigration status information with ICE.
- Officers must wear visible identification and cannot use masks or unmarked vehicles.
- ICE access to city property requires a judicial warrant under the new rules.
- The package passed with strong support, 16–1, with some opposition on specific bills.
- The city government supports the goals but noted some legal concerns in the bill language.
- Public debate included an incident where an opponent of the bills was interrupted and removed from a council meeting.
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