SPOKANE, Wash. – Spokane City Council is considering an ordinance that would define non-public spaces to limit law enforcement access, particularly targeting events where immigrants might feel at risk of being approached by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
The ordinance is seen as a protective measure against the increasing ICE presence throughout the country. Council member, Paul Dillon, says the ordinance is a step towards vulnerable communities feeling safer.
“When you think about like Tacos and Tequila and you know, Bloomsday and Hoopfest… people feel safe going to a lot of community events because that’s something we’ve heard very loud and clear from the immigrant and refugee communities that they don’t feel safe,” said Dillon…