ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque could soon adopt a new ordinance aimed at strengthening its long-standing immigrant-friendly policies, though the proposal has drawn both support and concern from community members and city leaders. Since 2000, Albuquerque has been designated as an immigrant-friendly city.
Now, city leaders are considering Ordinance 26-15, also known as the Safer Community Places Ordinance, which would reaffirm that designation following an increase in immigration enforcement crackdowns across the country. If passed, the ordinance would bar Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from using city-owned property as a staging area for operations. That includes parking lots, parking structures, and vacant land.
The measure would also prohibit ICE from using city vehicles or city personnel during their operations…