SPOKANE, Wash. – A new ordinance passed by the Spokane City Council prohibits federal ICE agents from entering public events without a warrant. Known as the “Safe and Welcome in Spokane” ordinance, it was passed after a 5-2 vote on Monday.

The ordinance prevents ICE agents from entering permitted events on most public properties if event organizers request protection.

Jennifer Vigil, president of the board for Nuestras Raices Community Center, spoke at the meeting. She emphasized the need for community safety, stating, “I deserve to be safe in my community when a law is broken I expect my law enforcement to protect me.”

Vigil’s organization had to cancel its annual “Tacos and Tequila” event at Riverfront Park due to fears of ICE raids. She said, “Well to hold an event out in the street

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