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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-063 COPAL ResolutionResolution 2025 -063 Resolution Calling for the Presidential Administration to End Its Campaign of Mass Deportations and Family Separations. The Trump administration has called for the largest mass deportation program in U.S. history, seeking to separate 3,000 families per day. The Trump administration has made multiple references to the Eisenhower administration's racist campaign against immigrants, which resulted in over 1 million family separations, including the deportations of many U.S. citizens. Federal agencies including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have increased arrests of U.S. citizens, asylum seekers, and other immigrants regardless of immigration status and public safety record. The Trump administration has invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 and has explored suspending the writ of habeas corpus to deny due process. The United Nations states that "Human rights violations against migrants can include a denial of civil and political rights such as arbitrary detention, torture, or a lack of due process." The rhetoric of mass deportations has driven many families into the shadows, with children afraid to go to school and to play, and their parents afraid to go to work, essential medical appointments, and the grocery store. The Minnesota Chamber Foundation has concluded that "The success of Minnesota's economy, both now and in the future, is intrinsically linked to Minnesota's immigrant communities." We firmly believe that Columbia Heights is better with our immigrant neighbors. In our adopted mission statement, we affirm that we are here to actively support our community and ensure Columbia Heights is a great place for everyone — and that includes our immigrant families. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Columbia Heights, Minnesota calls upon the Trump administration to end its campaign of mass deportations and family separations. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That we stand with immigrant families and will work to further defend immigrant rights. ORDER OF COUNCIL Passed this 28th day of July, 2025 Offered by: James Seconded by: Deneen Roll Call: All Ayes A ada Marquez-Simul yor Attest: Sara n, City Clerk Resolution 2025 -063 Resolution Calling for the Presidential Administration to End Its Campaign of Mass Deportations and Family Separations. The Trump administration has called for the largest mass deportation program in U.S. history, seeking to separate 3,000 families per day. The Trump administration has made multiple references to the Eisenhower administration's racist campaign against immigrants, which resulted in over 1 million family separations, including the deportations of many U.S. citizens. Federal agencies including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have increased arrests of U.S. citizens, asylum seekers, and other immigrants regardless of immigration status and public safety record. The Trump administration has invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 and has explored suspending the writ of habeas corpus to deny due process. The United Nations states that "Human rights violations against migrants can include a denial of civil and political rights such as arbitrary detention, torture, or a lack of due process." The rhetoric of mass deportations has driven many families into the shadows, with children afraid to go to school and to play, and their parents afraid to go to work, essential medical appointments, and the grocery store. The Minnesota Chamber Foundation has concluded that "The success of Minnesota's economy, both now and in the future, is intrinsically linked to Minnesota's immigrant communities." We firmly believe that Columbia Heights is better with our immigrant neighbors. In our adopted mission statement, we affirm that we are here to actively support our community and ensure Columbia Heights is a great place for everyone — and that includes our immigrant families. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Columbia Heights, Minnesota calls upon the Trump administration to end its campaign of mass deportations and family separations. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That we stand with immigrant families and will work to further defend immigrant rights.