Renton council asks staff to draft moratorium ordinance on facilities for people detained by ICE; amendment added to skip drafting if code already prohibits it Councilmember Rivera prompted the council to develop an ordinance imposing a moratorium on the establishment or repurposing of facilities for detention, transportation and food services for people detained in relation to immigration enforcement. The council debated scope and process and approved referring an amended ordinance to staff.

Renton City Council is taking a stand against ICE-related detention facilities by considering a moratorium on their establishment and repurposing.

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