READING — Reading City Council is considering a “Welcoming City” ordinance that would formally bar local police from enforcing federal immigration laws or entering into agreements with ICE.
It would also prohibit city employees from gathering or sharing information regarding a person’s immigration status.
Mayor Eddie Morán, a main proponent of the bill, said the measure would ensure the city’s immigrant community feels safe and protected. It would also codify the city’s existing policy of not collaborating with ICE…