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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-R ___
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CULVER CITY CONDEMNING AGGRESSIVE AND
NONTRANSPARENT FEDERAL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT
TACTICS, REAFFIRMING COMMITMENT TO CONSTITUTIONAL
AND COMMUNITY SAFETY PRINCIPLES, AND DIRECTING
PROACTIVE LOCAL RESPONSE MEASURES.
WHEREAS, the City of Culver City is home to a vibrant immigrant community, including mixed-status families who contribute to the cultural, economic, and social fabric of the city; and
WHEREAS, according to the 2020 U.S. Census, over 21% of the City’s population identifies as Hispanic or Latino and 22.9% of residents were born outside the United States; and
WHEREAS, recent federal immigration enforcement activity in the region , particularly by agencies such as ICE, HSI, Border Patrol, and other Homeland Security operatives, has increasingly involved the use of unmarked vehicles, masked agents, tactical gear, and personnel without visible identification or federal markings; and WHEREAS, such tactics have been widely documented in national media and public forums, creating confusion and fear among residents, undermining the ability to verify whether those carrying out enforcement are legitimate federal agents or individuals posing as law enforcement; and
WHEREAS, numerous reports and video evidence show that even U.S. citizens and immigrants with lawful status have been mistakenly detained, questioned, or targeted, exacerbating distrust and public safety risks; and
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WHEREAS, these enforcement methods blur the lines between local and federal law enforcement, especially in the absence of clear agency identification, increasing the likelihood of miscommunication, civil unrest, and community trauma; and WHEREAS, the City of Culver City is committed to the rule of law, civil rights, and the safety and dignity of all its residents, regardless of immigration status; and WHEREAS, California law, including the California Values Act (SB 54), and City Council Policy 2017 -R025, prohibit the use of local resources to assist with federal civil immigration enforcement but allows municipalities to act within their legal authority to monitor and protect their communities from unaccountable or unauthorized activity; and WHEREAS, the City Council believes that non -cooperation must not be confused with inaction, and that the Culver City Police Department (CCPD) a nd City staff should proactively work within legal bounds to document, verify, and safeguard against federal overreach.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Culver City, California, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, as follows:
1. Condemnation of Enforcement Tactics: The City strongly condemns using unmarked vehicles, masked agents, and unidentifiable personnel in immigration enforcement activities conducted within the City, and views such tactics as harmful to public trust, community safety, and constitutional protections.
2. Demand for Federal Transparency and Standards: The City calls upon the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and its sub-agencies to implement clear, uniform identification standards for all field agents, including marked vehicles, visible agency badges, and advance notice protocols when operating in or near local jurisdictions.
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3. Directive for Local Monitoring and Verification: The City directs CCPD to continue to monitor any suspected federal enforcement activity in the City and, when legally permissible, confirm the identity and legitimacy of individuals claiming to act as federal agents.
4. Civil Rights Documentation and Reporting: CCPD shall document or report all incidents where suspected federal enforcement activity involves illegal conduct, and refer possible civil rights violations to appropriate legal and oversight authorities.
5. Affirmation of Core Values: The City reaffirms its commitment to due process, equal protection, and the rights of all individuals within its jurisdiction. Culver City will continue to uphold its values as a safe, inclusive, and law -abiding community where government transparency and public safety remain paramount.
6. Exploration of Legal Remedies: The City Council directs the City Manager and City Attorney to continue to actively monitor federal enforcement activity within City limits for potential violations of civil liberties and constitutional rights, and to explore legal remedies or interventions available to the City under state and federal law, including but not limited to formal complaints, oversight referrals, and litigation where appropriate.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED on the _____day of __________, 2025.
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DAN O’BRIEN, Mayor
City of Culver City, California
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________ ____________________________ JEREMY BOCCHINO, City Clerk HEATHER BAKER, City Attorney