Immigration Enforcement & the "ICE-Free Zone" Policy
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In one of the most watched civic actions of 2026, the Sunnyvale City Council unanimously voted to prohibit ICE agents from using city-owned property for civil immigration enforcement, joining a growing number of Santa Clara County municipalities including Santa Clara, Campbell, San Jose, and the county itself. The policy directs the city to provide "know your rights" resources and training to council members, while clarifying it does not interfere with criminal law enforcement or lawful warrants. Some advocates urged the council to go further, warning against any level of information sharing with federal immigration authorities, while some residents questioned whether the policy would have any practical impact given federal agencies' authority. The debate reflects deep community divisions about the city's obligations to immigrant residents.
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