Immigration officers must have a warrant to enter a permitted event on most public property in Spokane if organizers request protection and go through the proper steps to receive it, the City Council voted Monday.

To qualify, organizers must coordinate with the city permitting office, clearly define the borders of the event with signage or barriers, and give attendees “express permission” to enter, such as with a ticket or verbal permission.

Police Chief Kevin Hall, asked Monday what officers would do in response to a 911 call about immigration officers violating the city’s law, was clear: observe, attempt to keep the peace, and otherwise do nothing.

“SPD cannot and will not interfere with a federal law enforcement officer,” Hall said.

Instead, the law would potentially give residents

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