Immigration enforcement transparency ordinance
Summary
The council passed a new ordinance requiring city employee training, public reporting, and programming on how the city interacts with federal immigration enforcement. It grew out of community frustration after Operation Metro Surge, when residents and city workers said they didn't know what to do when ICE showed up.
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Last discussed Apr 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct cost was cited, but the ordinance commits city staff time to training and reporting programs.
Immigrant residents and city workers who need clear rules and reporting channels when federal immigration agents operate in Saint Paul.
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City Council — April 22, 2026
The council passed a new ordinance requiring city employee training, public reporting, and programming on how the city interacts with federal immigration enforcement. It grew out of community frustration after Operation Metro Surge, when residents and city workers said they didn't know what to do when ICE showed up.
City Council — March 25, 2026
A new ordinance would require annual training for city employees, public reporting channels for separation-ordinance violations, and weekly reports on city resources spent on immigration enforcement. It's a direct response to Operation Metro Surge.
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