From Epoch Times: The Minneapolis City Council unanimously approved a stronger version of the city’s local “sanctuary city” ordinance on Dec. 11, in opposition to federal agents’ illegal-immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities.
The council’s 13-0 vote followed a Dec. 9 public hearing where dozens of people supported updates to the city’s 22-year-old “separation ordinance,” which forbids local police from aiding federal immigration-enforcement efforts.
Revised wording clarifies that no city resources, including data, can be used to help federal immigration officers. In addition, city employees will be required to undergo annual training to ensure they comply with the new ordinance; violations could result in disciplinary action.
Councilmember Jason Chavez, who co-authored the legislation, said the updated ordinance “uplifts the city’s values while strengthening the separation” between local and federal actions.
Minnesota Democrats oppose Trump’s efforts to halt illegal immigration. No Republicans sit on the Minneapolis council.
Meanwhile, the Trump administration is suing Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Minnesota over their sanctuary policies.
Read more at The Epoch Times
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