A colorful mural in my Certified Welcoming City

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8. There's been some backlash since the city announced the designation and a new ordinance,

unanimously passed by our Democratic city council, to ensure “the provision of city services without regard to refugee or immigration status.” The ordinance wouldn't shield anyone from federal immigration enforcement and doesn't violate federal law. Unfortunately, two of our three county commissioners and three of our senators are MAGA, and they're claiming that the ordinance is a “sanctuary city” measure and a "dangerously lax immigration policy." As expected, they're stoking fears of human trafficking and fentanyl coming into the city.