HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOW 2018-06-25 Item 6E - Resolution - Opposing Separation of Migrating Children from FamiliesCOUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS
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SPONSole S In April 2018 the United States announced a new "Zero Tolerance Policy" which is resulting
Summ,\Ry in the separation of migrating children from parents and caregivers. The City Council is
concerned about the long-lasting effects of this trauma on children and believes a more
humane approach is necessary, particularly since the Federal Government is no longer
prioritizing dangerous criminals or national security threats. The proposed resolution
would oppose this harmful practice and inform our Congressional Delegation of the same.
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ITEM INFORMATION
ITEM No.
6.E.
STA\ I SPONSOR: LAUREL HUMPHREY
ORIGIN .AI,A(fl1N1),A DAM: 6/25/18
,\ ;IlND;\ ITI:,\1'I'I rLr: A resolution opposing
the separation
of migrating children from their families.
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SP( )NOR ®Council Metyor IIR DCi) l'tnun 'P El 'ire I 1,S /):,-R Pollee PII' ^Court
SPONSole S In April 2018 the United States announced a new "Zero Tolerance Policy" which is resulting
Summ,\Ry in the separation of migrating children from parents and caregivers. The City Council is
concerned about the long-lasting effects of this trauma on children and believes a more
humane approach is necessary, particularly since the Federal Government is no longer
prioritizing dangerous criminals or national security threats. The proposed resolution
would oppose this harmful practice and inform our Congressional Delegation of the same.
Rl:A'11iW IJ) BY ® COAX'. Mtg. — CDN Comm E Finance Comm.
f "Trans &Infrastructure Arts Comm. Parks Comm.
DATE: 6/25/18 COMAIIYI'I?E C:t IAIR:
• Public Safety Comm.
E Planning Comm.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, OPPOSING THE SEPARATION
OF MIGRATING CHILDREN FROM THEIR FAMILIES.
WHEREAS, on April 6, 2018, the United States Attorney General announced a new
Zero Tolerance Policy in an effort to prosecute as many border -crossing offenses as
possible; and
WHEREAS, the Zero -Tolerance Policy means the United States Government is no
longer prioritizing the removal of dangerous criminals or national security threats; and
WHEREAS, the immigrants being detained and deported include those who are not
criminals beyond working in the absence of legal documentation; and
WHEREAS, this far-reaching Zero Tolerance Policy is resulting in the unprecedented
separation of migrating families; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Homeland Security reports that over 2,300 children
have been separated from their parents after crossing over the southern border since
early May; and
WHEREAS, these actions are causing preventable trauma to children and families,
with long lasting health and social consequences; and
WHEREAS, the abandonment and traumatization of these children could be
completely avoided by a more humane response to undocumented immigrants and their
children; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila recognizes the United Nations' position that the Zero
Tolerance Policy violates international law.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City of Tukwila urges the Federal Government to withdraw its policy
of requiring separation of migrating children from their families.
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Section 2. The Council President shall forward a copy of this Resolution to
Representative Adam Smith and Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell on behalf of
the City of Tukwila.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this day of , 2018.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk Verna Seal, Council President
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Rachel Turpin, City Attorney
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