Summary
Council adopted a resolution mourning Keith Porter Jr., Renee Nicole Good, Alex Pretti, Chaofeng Ge, Fouad Saeed Abdulkadir and Parady La, including a man who died at the Federal Detention Center in Philadelphia. Speakers described deaths in custody and family separations.
At a glance
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Last discussed Apr 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
The resolution targets about $10 billion in proposed federal ICE funding; no direct city dollars are involved.
Families and communities mourning those lost, and advocates seeking accountability.
Supporters of increased federal enforcement argue the resolution leaves residents less protected.
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CITY COUNCIL — January 29, 2026
Council adopted a resolution mourning Keith Porter Jr., Renee Nicole Good, Alex Pretti, Chaofeng Ge, Fouad Saeed Abdulkadir and Parady La, including a man who died at the Federal Detention Center in Philadelphia. Speakers described deaths in custody and family separations.
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