ICE Out package

Read testimony on behalf of a domestic worker from Guatemala who feared speaking publicly; urged passage of both packages, calling renter justice immigrant justice.

A geriatric care provider and Trinidad and Tobago immigrant described living in fear of ICE and urged a yes vote on the full package.

Compared ICE to historical race-based terror and urged council to 'vote yes with the power the citizens have loaned you.'

Spoke against the ICE Out bills with claims about immigration policy; his remarks drew disorder and he was cut off.

A regular public commenter voiced resounding support for the ICE Out legislation and thanked members for inclusive amendments.

Of Philly's Republican Network, argued the bills would attract illegal immigration and urged a no vote; her remarks drew audience reaction and a recess.

Germantown adjunct professor teaching immigrant students said the package is urgent, citing educator fears and ICE dangers.

Colombian immigrant whose husband was deported spoke in Spanish in support of the ICE Out package.

Sister of St. Joseph with a trauma background said ICE is already on Philadelphia streets and urged passage.