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Resolution 25-003 Declaring the City a Non Sanctuary CityCITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON RESOLUTION No. 25-003 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON, DECLARING THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY IS NOT A SANCTUARY CITY, REPEALING AND REPLACING RESOLUTION No. 16-001, AND OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO. WHEREAS, the City Council (Council) of the City of Spokane Valley (City) is dedicated to fostering a safe and thriving community for all residents, upholding the principles of law, justice, dignity, and respect for all within the City, and providing City services in a fiscally responsible manner; and WHEREAS, in order to provide a safe and thriving community, the Council declares its support for law enforcement to enforce criminal laws that protect the public safety to greatest extent allowable and authorized under the United States Constitution, Washington State Constitution, and federal, state, and local laws; and WHEREAS, the Council previously passed Resolution No. 16-001 declaring that the City is not a sanctuary City, directing the City of Spokane Valley Police Department (SVPD) to assist other law enforcement agencies in enforcing U.S. immigration laws, and directing SVPD and Sheriff's deputies, when operating in City limits, and City employees to require proof of legal residence in the U.S. when it is appropriate as part of their assigned jobs; and WHEREAS, Washington State has since adopted RCW 10.93.160, which, among other requirements, prohibits local law enforcement agencies from (1) inquiring into or collecting information about an individual's immigration or citizenship status unless there is a connection with a violation of state or local law, and (2) providing information to federal immigration authorities for purposes of civil immigration enforcement. RCW 10.93.160 may conflict with all or a portion of Resolution 16-001; and WHEREAS, sections 1325 and 1326 of Title 8 of the U.S. Code define and prohibit unlawful entry and reentry of aliens into the United States, with violators subject to civil and criminal penalties and deportation; and WHEREAS, the Council believes there is a conflict between enforcement of 8 U.S.C. 1325 and 8 U.S.C. 1326, and RCW 10.93.160, and that enforcement of RCW 10.93.160 creates additional risk to the residents of Spokane Valley; and WHEREAS, the Council desires to reiterate its support of those laws that promote public safety and desires to re -declare that it is not a "Sanctuary City" as related to individuals who are in the United States in violation of Federal law. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley, Spokane County, Washington as follows: Section 1. Declaration. The City Council of the City of Spokane Valley hereby declares: A. The City is not a "Sanctuary City." The City has not supported and does not support allowing individuals who are in the United States in violation of Federal law to reside within the City; and Resolution 25-003 Declaring the City is Not a Sanctuary City B. The City supports enforcement of 8 U.S.C. 1325 and 8 U.S.C. 1326 to the maximum extent allowed under Constitutional, Federal, State, and local laws to promote public safety; and C. The City does not agree with, support, or promote RCW 10.93.160 or any similar or related State law or regulation, and further declares that as long as such laws exist, they should be interpreted and enforced in a manner that allows enforcement of 8 U.S.C. 1325 and 8 U.S.C. 1326 to the maximum extent permitted by Constitutional, Federal, State, and local laws; and D. The City advocates for legislative and regulatory changes to RCW 10.93.160 and any similar or related State laws and regulations to allow enforcement of 8 U.S.C. 1325 and 8 U.S.C. 1326 by Federal, State, and local law enforcement to the maximum extent permitted by Constitutional, Federal, State, and local laws; and E. The City advocates and urges all Federal legislators, State legislators, Federal, State, and local Law Enforcement, and other cities to advocate for and support (1) policies prioritizing enforcement of 8 U.S.C. 1325 and 8 U.S.C. 1326 to the maximum extent permitted by Constitutional, Federal, State, and local laws; and (2) adoption and enforcement of policies that prioritize public safety for all individuals who live and reside in the United States lawfully. Section 2. Public Safety Enforcement. The City Council pledges its cooperation and assistance to, and directs the City Manager to cooperate, assist, and work with Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies for law enforcement activities that support the public safety of Spokane Valley residents to the maximum extent available and allowable under the law, including enforcement of 8 U.S.C. 1325 and 8 U.S.C. 1326. Section 3. Resolution No. 16-001 Repealed. Resolution No. 16-001 may conflict, in whole or in part, with RCW 10.93.160. Resolution No. 16-001 is hereby repealed and replaced with this Resolution No. 25-003 to the extent that Resolution No. 16-001 conflicts with RCW 10.93.160. Section 4. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Resolution should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Resolution. Section 5. Effective Date. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon passage and signatures hereto. Passed this 1st day of April, 2025. C�k� Kk�� Pam Haley, Mayor ATTEST: kAau,—D City Clerk, Marci Patterson Annraved As To Form: City ,Attorney Resolution 25-003 Declaring the City is Not a Sanctuary City