Summary
Durham just passed a new rule to keep city workers from cooperating with ICE unless agents have a judge's warrant, which is a big win for immigrant families. If you live or work here, it basically draws a hard line between local services and federal immigration enforcement.
At a glance
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Impact analysis
It shouldn't cost taxpayers much, but it could get messy if federal funding gets threatened down the road.
Undocumented immigrants and mixed-status families living in Durham can breathe a little easier knowing city services won't report them.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (3)
Durham declares itself a ‘Fourth Amendment Workplace’ amid immigrant fears
Durham declares itself a ‘Fourth Amendment Workplace’ amid immigrant fears The Duke Chronicle
Durham passes 4th Amendment resolution to protect city workers from ICE
Durham passes 4th Amendment resolution to protect city workers from ICE Raleigh News & Observer
Durham council member warns ICE will ‘kidnap’ and ‘disappear’ residents at city forum
Durham council member warns ICE will ‘kidnap’ and ‘disappear’ residents at city forum NC Newsline
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