City of Vancouver, WA

01/20/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/20/2026 18:56

Vancouver City Council issues public declaration on community harm, public safety, and human dignity

Vancouver City Council issues public declaration on community harm, public safety, and human dignity 

January 20, 2026

Today, the Vancouver City Council issued a public declaration on community harm, public safety, and human dignity, formally denouncing the conduct of federal immigration enforcement agencies and affiliated law enforcement bodies operating under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The declaration outlines the City's position and affirms its intention to respond to this crisis with the full force of its legal authority.

Read the declaration.

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