Fair and Welcoming City Resolution
Summary
A new resolution would bar city personnel and resources from civil immigration enforcement cooperation, designate schools, houses of worship, and healthcare facilities as protected spaces, and require departments to implement policies within 60 days. Residents and faith leaders raised fears about ICE activity in the community.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
Unknown — counsel noted no current federal grants conditioned on immigration cooperation, though future funding conditions remain possible.
Immigrant residents and families who fear detention at school, work, worship, or healthcare settings.
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Mentions & discussions (6)
City Council - May 7, 2026
A proposed process to fast-track small, uncontroversial fixes (under $20,000) so residents stop returning month after month with the same complaints. Draft is being circulated for comment.
City Council - Mar 9, 2026
The council made it official: no city personnel or resources for civil immigration enforcement. Advocates said this reassures immigrant neighbors they can report crimes without fear.
City Council - Mar 5, 2026
A new resolution would bar city personnel and resources from civil immigration enforcement cooperation, designate schools, houses of worship, and healthcare facilities as protected spaces, and require departments to implement policies within 60 days. Residents and faith leaders raised fears about ICE activity in the community.
City Council - Mar 2, 2026
Roughly two dozen speakers urged the council to pass a resolution barring use of city resources for federal immigration enforcement. Councilmembers Martinez and Monteverde are co-sponsoring one; it's expected on a near-term agenda, with staff checking whether it could jeopardize federal road funding.
City Council - Feb 9, 2026
Residents asked the council to adopt a resolution of non-cooperation with ICE covering law enforcement coordination, public spaces, and data sharing, plus limits on masked agents. Councilmember Monteverde announced she will submit such a resolution for the next meeting's agenda.
Opinion: Newburgh is a city of immigrants. We should welcome asylum-seekers.
Opinion: Newburgh is a city of immigrants. We should welcome asylum-seekers. City & State New York
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