Arlington Heights bans use of village property for civil immigration enforcement; ordinance framed as symbolic but actionable The Village Board unanimously approved an ordinance prohibiting use of village‑owned property for civil immigration enforcement (excluding public rights-of-way). Staff emphasized the ordinance preserves options to document incidents and pursue legal action while acknowledging limits on local authority; public comment was emotional and varied.

Arlington Heights has taken a bold step by banning the use of village property for civil immigration enforcement, setting the stage for local rights and community protection.

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