Alexandria Refuses to Crack Down on Illegals
posted 6:47 pm Wed October 10, 2007 - Alexandria, Va.
Council members unanimously adopted a resolution Tuesday, clarifying the city's position on immigration issues. The resolution underscores Alexandria's commitment diversity and affirms the city will ensure "all people within our City limits are accorded equal protection under the law, and that the role of local government is to provide for the health, safety, and security of the entire community."
In a statement, the council said the city and its agencies won't inquire about the legal status of of anyone who uses its services, except as required by State and Federal law.
The city, however, will continue check the legal status of anyone charged with serious crimes. "Our resolution is an extension of what we have been doing as a City government for a long time," said Alexandria Mayor William Euille in the statement. "Alexandria is a caring community. We value our diversity, and we pride ourselves on treating everyone with dignity and respect."
Latest Comment on Alexandria Refuses to Crack Down on Illegals
Smurfy
1:09 pm on 10/12/07
I don't think this illegal immigration problem is ever going to be fixed as long as different jurisdictions around the metropolitan area are not in agreement. This has been going on for so long and it's totally out of control. Why bother to address it if everyone can't be on the same page? I'm from Alexandria and it bothers me a great deal to know the area I come from of Alexandria has been taken over by the illegals. I'm glad I don't live in that part anymore not to say where I am now down in the Ft. Belvoir area is any better. They're everywhere. This should have been nipped in the bud a long time ago.
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