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
Legislation tracker › Health and Human Relations › 25th Ward: Byron Sigcho-López
- Record number: R2026-0024891
- Type: Resolution; category: United States Govt.
- Status: In Committee (Re-Referred)
- Sponsor: Byron Sigcho-López (25th Ward)
- Co-sponsors (2): Anthony J. Quezada (35th Ward), Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez (33rd 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.
Timeline
- Apr 15, 2026: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.
- May 19, 2026: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Health and Human Relations. The matter was recommended for Re-Referral by controlling legislative body.
- May 20, 2026: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.
Documents
- R2026-0024891 Committee Letter.pdf (Committee Letter)
- w25, 33, 35 - r24891.pdf (Legislation)
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