South San Francisco, CA April 11, 2023 {published here on 4/23/23) Submitted by Rudy Espinoza Murray, SMC
Dear Members of the Press,
Today, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 in favor of an ordinance restricting the county’s cooperation with ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement), ending double punishment for undocumented residents.
Board President Pine and Board Supervisor Canepa co-sponsored the ordinance, which Supervisors Noelia Corzo and Warren Slocum supported. Supervisor Ray Mueller was the only dissenting vote. More information on the press release below
Rudy Espinoza Murray, SMC
Today {April 11,2023}, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 in favor of an ordinance restricting the county’s cooperation with ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement), ending double punishment for undocumented residents.
Board President Pine and Board Supervisor Canepa co-sponsored the ordinance, which Supervisors Noelia Corzo and Warren Slocum supported. Supervisor Ray Mueller was the only dissenting vote.
During the meeting, Supervisor Corzo spoke to the distrust between the immigrant community and immigration services. She shared her firsthand accounts of interactions with ICE. One story she shared, was when she confronted ICE Agents with her newborn in her arms after hearing the agents yelling at her neighbors, threatening and telling them to “shut up” while her neighbors cried.
“I am deeply grateful to the community activists for playing a critical role in bringing this ordinance to fruition. Thank you to Board President Pine and Board Supervisor Canepa for their courage in sponsoring this ordinance and to Sheriff Christina Corpus for her solid support. This is an important step towards ensuring that all our residents feel safe and protected, regardless of their immigration status,” said Supervisor Corzo. “This vote shows that San Mateo County respects and values all its residents, and we will continue working towards a more just and equitable society.”
The ordinance makes permanent that law enforcement and other county officials cannot use county resources cooperate with ICE in matters related to immigration enforcement, including ICE requests for notification of release, access to county facilities, and sharing information about individuals in custody.
The Board of Supervisors believes this ordinance is a crucial step towards building a stronger and more inclusive community for all residents of San Mateo County.
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UPDATE:
Canepa: ICE policy passes in fight against dog whistle politics (415) 513-9410
other than ray muller that woke up finally.after that murder. need to be removed from office.
by impeachment /recall whatever even the sheriff. if they want to coddle criminals
from Biden on down . they are causing chaos . it is the mindset of these people I will
never understand. gonna create a new phrase (disaster liberalism) . see if it sticks.
they live in some kind of LA LA land. with this equitable inclusive nonsense.
can we please get back to common sense ? pretty please with sugar on top.
even Obama deported illegals. remember they called him deporter in chief ?
it was ok when he did it ? fool’s phony’s and frauds all our elected (leaders) .
[…] San Mateo County Board of Supervisors Passes Ordinance Restricting Cooperation with U.S. Immigration… […]
Disgusting.
this is a joke right? they cannot do that or they would be accomplices right?
no joke . these people do not believe in borders or LEGAL immigration. period.
undocumented my rear end. they broke the law getting here. really think they will
ever go through the process to be citizens? no just live in the shadows. and
hope fo amnesty .too lazy to do it the right way or came here with problems .
rape murder crime and the like . sorry they are not all angels just wanting
to contribute to our experiment in self government . a lot come for the free lunch.
sorry I do not have to respect illegal aliens. no do I any law breakers. period.