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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE DULUTH CITY CODE BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE XXXIX REGARDING STEWARDSHIP OF CITY RESOURCES AND THE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT WITH RESPECT TO ENFORCEMENT OF FEDERAL CIVIL IMMIGRATION LAWS WITHIN THE CITY OF DULUTH (REPLACEMENT).
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BY COUNCILOR RANDORF:
The city of Duluth does ordain:
Section 1. That the Duluth City Code is hereby amended by adding a new Article XXXIX to Chapter 2 as follows:
ARTICLE XXXIX
STEWARDSHIP OF CITY RESOURCES AND COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT WITH RESPECT TO ENFORCEMENT OF FEDERAL IMMIGRATION LAWS WITHIN THE CITY OF DULUTH
Sec. 2-195. Purpose and policy statement.
(a) This Article clarifies the communication and enforcement relationship between the city and the federal government including the United States Department of Homeland Security and other federal agencies with respect to the enforcement of civil immigration laws that penalize a person's presence in, entry, or employment in the United States, when not accompanied by other criminal conduct (collectively, "federal immigration laws"). The city works cooperatively with Homeland Security, as it does with all state and federal agencies, but the city does not operate its programs for the purpose of enforcing federal civil immigration laws. This Article is necessary for the protection of the city's public peace, health, and safety. The city is home to persons of diverse racial, ethnic, and national backgrounds. All Duluth residents, whether they are U.S. citizens, permanent residents, undocumented residents, refugees, asylum seekers, or residents with any other immigration status, are valued and integral members of our social, cultural, and economic fabric. The city is committed to building a welcoming and respectful atmosphere where all people are welcomed and accepted. In furtherance of that commitment, the city respects, upholds, and values equal protection and equal treat...
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