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Philadelphia Council Members Unveil 'ICE Out' Bills to Curb Federal Tactics

Sponsors cite recent Minneapolis shootings as the reason for acting now.

Overview

  • The seven-bill package would ban ICE agents from wearing masks, using unmarked vehicles, and staging raids on city-owned property.
  • The measures would restrict data sharing, limit cooperation under 287(g) agreements, and codify Philadelphia’s welcoming-city policy.
  • Councilmembers Kendra Brooks and Rue Landau plan to introduce the legislation Thursday after a City Hall rollout with District Attorney Larry Krasner and immigrant-rights groups.
  • Backers say hearings are required before any vote, with the first potentially in about six weeks depending on scheduling and support.
  • The proposal is modeled on ordinances in other cities, drew public support from several councilmembers, and received no immediate comment from DHS or the mayor’s office.