The St. Paul City Council unanimously passed a resolution Wednesday urging Gov. Tim Walz to issue an eviction moratorium through Executive Order to “protect residents and businesses who have been harmed by the federal government’s unprecedented attack.”
Council members expressed concern that immigration enforcement operations are forcing people to stay home, and businesses are struggling to stay open.
“In order to keep our residents safe, they need the ability to shelter in place,” said City Council Vice President HwaJeong Kim. “Immigrant-owned businesses need to stay open and pay their workers. The impacts of an economic and housing crisis in this moment will extend beyond the current immigration operation.”…