Call on U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to immediately release Salah Sarsour and to ensure safeguarding of immigrant rights

• Record number: R2026-0024891
• Type: Resolution; category: United States Govt.
• Status: In Committee
• Sponsor: Byron Sigcho-López (25th Ward)
• Committee: Committee on Health and Human Relations
• Submitted Date: Apr 15, 2026
• Introduction Date: Apr 15, 2026
• Official record: Office of the City Clerk

Impact report

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The City Council's Committee on Health and Human Relations recommends passing a resolution that calls on federal immigration agencies to immediately release Salah Sarsour and to protect immigrant rights.

Who it affects

• Salah Sarsour: The resolution calls on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to release him immediately.
• Immigrant residents: The resolution asks federal agencies to safeguard immigrant rights and prevent further abuses of power in immigration enforcement.

What changes

• The committee voted 9 to 0 to recommend that the full City Council pass this item.
• If passed, the City Council would formally call on federal immigration agencies to release Salah Sarsour.
• If passed, the City Council would formally ask for protection of immigrant rights and an end to further abuses of power in immigration enforcement.