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Town of Arlington, Massachusetts


ARTICLE 59
Summary:
To see if the Town will resolve to become a Sanctuary Town, joining hundreds of municipalities nationwide, providing a safe haven and sanctuary for undocumented residents of our Town, ensuring that all immigrants can fully and safely participate in the civic and economic life of the Town and protecting all residents from hate and prejudice, by resolving to refrain from using Town resources for discriminatory purposes in gathering information regarding citizenship, immigration status, ethnicity, national origin, or religious affiliation, provided, however that this resolution shall not prevent law enforcement from investigating, arresting or charging someone for a crime or other legal infraction; or take any action related thereto.
ATTACHMENTS:
TypeFile NameDescription
Reference Material Discussion-Vote_Article_59.pdfDiscussion-Vote Article 59
Reference Material Town_Counsel_Legal_Update_Re_Article_59.pdfTown Counsel Legal Update Article 59
Reference Material Article_59_-_Trust_Act_-_AHRC_letter_and_factsheet_(1).pdfAHRC Letter and Factsheer