Spokane City Council passes ordinance limiting ICE access to city property

Spokane ordinance restricts ICE presence at public events

SPOKANE, Wash. – A new ordinance passed by the Spokane City Council prohibits federal ICE agents from entering public events without a warrant. Known as the "Safe and Welcome in Spokane" ordinance, it was passed after a 5-2 vote on Monday. The ordinance prevents ICE agents from entering permitted events on most public properties if

Spokane City Council passes ordinance limiting ICE access to city property

By Tori Luecking Click here for updates on this story     SPOKANE, Wash. (KXLY) — Spokane City Council passed an ordinance Monday night prohibiting Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from entering certain areas of city property under specific circumstances. The “Safe and Welcome in Spokane” ordinance passed 5-2, with Councilmembers Cathcart and Bingle voting against. The ordinance is meant to protect people from warrantless ICE searches …