City Property Use and Immigration Enforcement Protocols

Argued that the proposed ordinance and manager directive are insufficient and urged the council to adopt Pima County's stricter policy prohibiting civil immigration enforcement staging without a judicial warrant.

Supported the inclusion of signage requirements in the property use policy and suggested explicitly referencing federal agents and enforcement guidelines.

Urged the council to adopt Pima County's ordinance language to provide clear protections and safeguards against unlawful civil immigration actions.

Called on the council to explicitly prohibit city property from being used for civil immigration enforcement regardless of litigation risk.

Criticized the proposed ordinance for lacking specific policy definitions regarding immigration enforcement and urged review of Pima County's resolution.

Raised concerns about delegating broad discretionary authority to the city manager without articulating community values, urging stronger policy protections.

Shared experiences of immigrant communities facing fear and family separation, calling on the council to take direct action to protect residents.

Demanded clearer standards and explicit prohibitions against civil immigration staging on city property, arguing that fear of litigation is insufficient reason to avoid action.