GARDEN GROVE CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. ___-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDEN GROVE
PROMOTING PROTECTION OF DUE PROCESS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES FOR ALL
WHEREAS, the City of Garden Grove is home to a diversity of people of different races, cultures, backgrounds, origins, and religions; and
WHEREAS, the City of Garden Grove is dedicated to upholding the rights of all its residents, including the right to equal treatment under the law, the right to due process, and the right to liberty; and
WHEREAS, local economies are negatively impacted by widespread immigration enforcement activity, especially broad workplace raids, due to resulting labor shortages and decreases in business patronage; and
WHEREAS, the City Council acknowledges the uncertainty, anxiety, and fear expressed by many residents due to increased immigration enforcement activity across Orange County, including in Garden Grove.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDEN GROVE DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the City Council reaffirms its commitment to upholding community safety and denounces discriminatory rhetoric and practices against any person, group, or community, especially that which contributes to or incites violence against residents.
2. That City staff is hereby directed to identify services, programs, and partnerships to inform Garden Grove’s immigrant and refugee residents and to maintain a page on the City's website with links to local immigration resources, including resources offering emergency and crisis support, legal services, workplace and employer guidance, support with contacting federal agencies, know-your-rights and legal education, and school-related support.
3. That City staff is hereby further directed to prepare information and preparedness resources for any emergency, including information relevant for those impacted by immigration enforcement activity, to be made available to community Garden Grove City Council
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members and community organizations assisting those in need.
6. That the City Council affirms Garden Grove’s commitment to public safety for all residents and calls upon all law enforcement agencies operating within the City to respect the civil liberties and rights of every individual.
9. This Resolution shall become effective upon its adoption.
10. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution.
Adopted this ___day of _____, 2025.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk