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Case File 26-0208

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Discussion and action to direct the City Manager, in collaboration with the City Attorney, to develop a plan of action to prevent the installation of any Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities in the city. Additionally, to collaborate with the County of El Paso and El Paso Water to support this measure.

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The City Council considered directing the City Manager and City Attorney to develop a plan to prevent Immigration Customs Enforcement detention facilities from being built in El Paso. The proposed action included collaboration with El Paso County and El Paso Water utilities. The matter stalled without a final decision.
4 eventsFirst seen Feb 3, 2026Last activity Feb 3, 2026File #: 26-0208
City Council: Unanimously carried: 6 to 0Feb 3, 2026
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Vote
Unanimously carried: 6 to 0

Discussion and action to direct the City Manager, in collaboration with the City Attorney, to develop a plan of action to prevent the installation of any Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities in the city. Additionally, to collaborate with the County of El Paso and El Paso Water to support this measure.

Vote: 6 for, 0 against, 2 absent

adopt main motion as amended: direct City Manager and City Attorney to develop plan of action to prevent ICE detention facilities, collaborate with County of El Paso, and report back within 60 days on three research items

4th and final motion (main motion as amended)

Hearing
Pass

A motion was made by Representative Acevedo, seconded by Representative Limón, to Amend the item. The motion carried by the following vote:

Hearing
Pass

A motion was made by Representative Maldonado-Rocha, seconded by Representative Chávez, to Amend the item. The motion carried by the following vote:

Hearing
Agenda Ready

Discussion and action to direct the City Manager, in collaboration with the City Attorney, to develop a plan of action to prevent the installation of any Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities in the city. Additionally, to collaborate with the County of El Paso and El Paso Water to support this measure.