To: Honorable Mayor and Members of Town Council
From: Michael J. Hyman, Town Attorney
Title
Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Castle Rock Expressing its Strong Support for President-Elect Donald Trump’s Immigration Policies and its Willingness to Lawfully Cooperate with Federal Immigration Officials in Implementing These Policies
Body
________________________________________________________________________________
Executive Summary
Pursuant to the direction given by the Town Council, the Town Attorney’s Office has drafted the proposed resolution of support for the President-Elect’s proposal to undertake mass deportations of unauthorized migrants. The proposed resolution goes to express the Town’s willingness to lawfully cooperate with federal immigration officials in this effort.
History of Past Town Council, Boards & Commissions, or Other Discussions
On April 15, 2024, Douglas and El Paso Counties announced the filing of a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of two pieces of legislation adopted by the Colorado General Assembly limiting the ability of local law enforcement to cooperate with federal officials in enforcing federal immigration laws.
At the June 18, 2024, Town Council meeting, the Town Council adopted a resolution of support for the County’s lawsuit.
At the December 3, 2024, Town Council meeting, the Town Council directed the Town Attorney to draft a resolution of support for the President-elect’s immigration policies.
Discussion
There is an ever-increasing number of unauthorized migrants living in the United States, thereby resulting in a significant net fiscal drain on public funds. The President-Elect has stated that he will declare a national emergency to carry out mass deportations of all unauthorized migrants living in the United States. without legal permission. The Town Council recognizes the need for federal, state, and local governments to cooperate and share resources to address this challenge.
Staff Recommendation
The Town Attorney has approved the form of the proposed resolution presented for Town Council’s consideration.
Proposed Motion
I move to approve the resolution as introduced by title.
I move to approve the resolution as introduced by title, with the following conditions: __________________.
I move to continue the resolution to the Town Council meeting on __________.
Attachments
Attachment A: Resolution