Oceanside, Encinitas take action on immigration
Oceanside codifies existing practices to build trust, while Encinitas rescinds and reinstates ICE-related directives following a legal challenge over emergency action
NORTH COUNTY — The cities of Oceanside and Encinitas moved forward on several items relating to federal immigration actions during their respective meetings on Wednesday.
The Oceanside City Council unanimously approved a series of directives aimed at increasing transparency and formalizing existing city practices related to immigration enforcement and public access to services. City officials and council members acknowledged that most of the policies were already in place.
Deputy Mayor Eric Joyce supported the resolution, saying it was about making existing policies “visible, transparent, and enforceable within our city.” He said even the city is already executing those policies, formalizing them builds trust and ensures accountability.
Figueroa said it is an essential tool for community relations and transparency, noting he is a proud son of undocumented immigrants and wouldn’t be where he is in life without them.
Sanchez emphasized that the city had already begun implementing several components months ago.
“The city will actively disseminate ‘Know Your Rights’ information, including a website, and we’ve been doing that since June,” she said. “The directive now requires that this information be posted in English, Spanish, and other predominant languages in all city buildings.”
Councilman Peter Weiss noted that many of the items “are within the city manager’s authority to implement without council action,” and Assistant Police Chief John McKean confirmed the Oceanside Police Department already complies with state law, including Senate Bill 54, which prohibits local law enforcement from participating in immigration enforcement.
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