Reaffirms city commitment to protecting all residents regardless of immigration status and addresses federal enforcement actions. Approved with three amendments adding language about elevating diverse voices, correcting geographic references, and changing 'lawless' to 'unlawful'.
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Bill #2024-841
Immigration Rights Resolution
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Summary
Meeting History
February 23, 2026
— Washington-Whatcom-Bellingham
City Council Regular Meeting
The Bellingham City Council addressed seven action items in a meeting dominated by tree preservation policy and immigration rights during turbulent national times. The evening's most significant ...
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