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Tuesday, January 14, 2025 | View in browser
The City of Evanston remains steadfast in its commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive, and welcoming community for all residents, regardless of immigration or citizenship status. Recent updates to the City’s Welcoming City Ordinance, passed by the City Council on January 13, 2025, reinforce this dedication and ensure protections are in place for all who live, work, and thrive in Evanston.
Key updates to the Ordinance include:
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Data Protection: Prohibiting the sharing of city databases or information with federal immigration agencies, or with third parties unless they certify against its use for civil immigration enforcement.
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Expanded Safeguards: Clarifying that City officials will not participate in civil immigration enforcement by any agency or personnel, including private contractors. The City will continue to comply with a valid criminal warrant.
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Closing Loopholes: Strengthening policies to eliminate exceptions that previously allowed limited City involvement in immigration enforcement under certain conditions.
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Support for Immigrants: Codifying practices that assist crime victims in obtaining specific visas and providing immigration resource information through public services like 311.
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Safe Public Buildings: The City is now tasked with developing policies for its public facilities that prioritize limiting immigration enforcement operations on their premises to the fullest extent allowed by law.
By taking these steps, the City of Evanston aims to uphold its values of community trust and safety while ensuring every resident has the opportunity to thrive. Together, we are building a vibrant, inclusive community for all.
Media Contact: Cynthia Vargas
cvargas@cityofevanston.org
Phone: 847-448-8234
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