The Santa Rosa City Council has unanimously approved a new policy restricting how federal immigration agents can utilize city-owned facilities.
Under the new rules, agents are prohibited from using city locations like parking lots to stage enforcement operations or mass deportations. While the policy still allows for certain specific arrests on city property, it aims to prevent local infrastructure from being used as a tactical base for federal actions.
City leaders emphasized that the move is designed to protect the community and maintain trust during potential large-scale immigration sweeps. By formalizing these boundaries, officials hope to ensure that residents feel safe accessing municipal services without fear of federal surveillance.
The decision follows growing concerns over the impact of federal enforcement on local stability and public safety.
