PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Providence City Council’s Committee on Ordinances unanimously passed proposed changes to the immigration sections of the Community Police Relations Act.

It includes expanding types of prohibited contact between police and federal immigrations officers, establishing protected spaces within the city and limiting the collection and disclosure of sensitive, personal data.

The amendments still need to be voted on once again through the full council.

The next vote is scheduled for November 6.

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