Anti-staging ordinance for city property
Summary
This ordinance bans law enforcement staging operations on city-owned property — and Version 2, approved today, extends it to city-controlled properties like libraries and HRA land. A Frogtown resident testified in support, saying people shouldn't be afraid to use parks and libraries. Final adoption expected February 4.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jan 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
Residents using parks, libraries, and other public spaces without fear of federal enforcement staging.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council — January 28, 2026
This ordinance bans law enforcement staging operations on city-owned property — and Version 2, approved today, extends it to city-controlled properties like libraries and HRA land. A Frogtown resident testified in support, saying people shouldn't be afraid to use parks and libraries. Final adoption expected February 4.
City Council — January 21, 2026
The first of several ICE-response ordinances would bar federal agents from using city parking lots, garages, and non-public spaces as staging areas without a judicial warrant — a response to agents using library and rec center lots.
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