Summary
The council formally called for accountability at the Department of Homeland Security, including removal of its Secretary, saying federal enforcement has torn families apart in Long Beach. Advocates called it symbolic and demanded concrete local action instead.
At a glance
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Last discussed Feb 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct cost — it's a statement resolution, though advocates want real spending on rapid response and legal defense.
Immigrant residents and families affected by federal enforcement operations.
Critics said the resolution does nothing concrete and distracts from local needs like eviction protections.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Feb 17, 2026
The council formally called for accountability at the Department of Homeland Security, including removal of its Secretary, saying federal enforcement has torn families apart in Long Beach. Advocates called it symbolic and demanded concrete local action instead.
City Council - Feb 3, 2026
The council voted to have the City Attorney draft a resolution calling for accountability at the Department of Homeland Security, including support for impeaching or removing Secretary Kristi Noem. Dozens of residents testified about ICE raids, family separations, and fear in their neighborhoods, with many urging the city to go further — abolishing ICE cooperation, notifying residents of raids, and penalizing hotels housing agents. The resolution returns for final adoption.
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