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El proyecto "Conoce tus Derechos" busca ampliar el acceso a información clara y confiable para familias y cuidadores en Piedmont, California, especialmente para inmigrantes, no ciudadanos y residentes de clase trabajadora que pueden tener dificultades para encontrar información cívica precisa, relevante y segura. La falta de una biblioteca pública o un centro centralizado de recursos en línea en Piedmont dificulta que las familias encuentren orientación sobre educación, vivienda, empleo, atención médica y derechos legales para nuestra comunidad.

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According to a 2023 PEW Fact Sheet: • California is home to the 10.6 million immigrants – the largest population of immigrants in the United States. • In 2023, the most current year of data, 27% of California’s population was foreign born, the highest share of any state and more than double the share in the rest of the country (12%). • Almost half (45%) of California children have at least one immigrant parent. • More than half (55%) of California’s immigrants were documented naturalized US citizens in 2023. • In 2022, 83% of immigrants in the U.S. were either citizens or had some other legal residency status. • Immigrants in California come from dozens of countries; the leading countries of origin are Mexico (3.8 million), the Philippines (821,136), China (795,450), India (574,498), and Vietnam (525,455). • 60% of California’s believe immigrants play a crucial role in the workforce

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Hurd, R. (2018, June 7). Piedmont council OKs sanctuary city resolution, 5-0. East Bay Times. https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2018/06/07/piedmont-council-oks-sanctuary-city-resolution-5-0/

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The City Council voted 5-0 Monday before a packed council chamber to declare Piedmont a sanctuary city by resolution. Their action was only a symbolic gesture as explained by the city attorney and police Chief Jeremy Bowers.

“Adopting a resolution does not violate any state or federal laws,” city attorney Michelle Kenyon said. “As long as you do not adopt an ordinance, the resolution set forth just supports sanctuary status.”

“Nothing changes whether the resolution passes or not,” Bowers said, adding that police policy has been in place since before the passage of Senate Bill 54 which took effect Jan. 1 and declared California a sanctuary state.

City Administrator Paul Benoit affirmed earlier that Piedmont is a de facto sanctuary city because police do not ask for citizenship papers. Bowers said the only time ICE would be notified is when an undocumented immigrant commits a severe crime such as larceny, battery, crimes against children, human trafficking and other crimes.

City Council Minutes -

June 4, 2018

Resolution No. 42-18

SECTION 1.

The City of Piedmont hereby reaffirms its ongoing commitment to protect the rights of all people in our community by declaring that the City of Piedmont is a Sanctuary City.

SECTION 2.

City employees will serve all community members, and city services will be accessible to all community members regardless of immigration status.

SECTION 3.

The City of Piedmont recommits to pursuit of a policy agenda that affirms civil and human rights, promotes civic engagement, and ensures that those targeted on the basis of race, religion or immigration status can turn to government without fear of recrimination; and we reaffirm the value of a diverse society, the beauty of a community composed of myriad cultures, and the right of every person to live freely and without fear and discrimination in our community.

SECTION 4.

City of Piedmont officials, employees and agents shall not inquire into the immigration or citizenship status of an individual, except where the inquiry relates to a legitimate law enforcement purpose that is unrelated to the enforcement of a civil immigration law.

SECTION 5.

The City of Piedmont will continue to uphold the prohibitions placed upon it regarding information sharing with federal immigration authorities by SB 54.

SECTION 6.

The City of Piedmont strongly condemns any and all statements that promote or provoke hate, xenophobia, intolerance or racism against any person or persons.

SECTION 7.

The City of Piedmont understands and accepts its obligation to comply with federal law. Nothing in City of Piedmont policies is intended to violate 8 U.S.C. Section 1373 and 8 U.S.C. Section 1644.

SECTION 8.

The City of Piedmont will continue to review its policies to ensure that they reflect Piedmont’s status as a Sanctuary City, as well as compliance with the United States and California Constitutions, and the mandates of federal and state law. Such review may include the possibility of revision to other City policies such that they comply with the spirit and intent of this Resolution.

Moved by:

King, Seconded by Cavenaugh

Ayes: Andersen, Cavenaugh, King, Rood, McBain

Noes:

None

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Piedmont does hereby resolve as follows:

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Piedmont Police Immigration Enforcement:

422.4 IMMIGRATION INQUIRIES PROHIBITED Officers shall not inquire into an individual’s immigration status for immigration enforcement purposes (Government Code § 7284.6).

422.7.1 IMMIGRATION DETAINERS No individual should be held based solely on a federal immigration detainer under 8 CFR 287.7 (Government Code § 7284.6). Notification to a federal authority may be made prior to release of an individual who is the subject of a notification request only if the individual meets one of the following conditions (Government Code § 7282.5; Government Code § 7284.6):
- (a) The individual has been arrested and had a judicial probable cause determination for a serious or violent felony identified in Penal Code § 667.5(c) or Penal Code § 1192.7(c).
- (b) The individual has been arrested and had a judicial probable cause determination for a felony punishable by time in a state penitentiary.
- (c) The individual has been convicted of an offense as identified in Government Code § 7282.5(a).
- (d) The individual is a current registrant on the California Sex and Arson Registry.
- (e) The individual is identified by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement as the subject of an outstanding federal felony arrest warrant.

422.7.3 ICE INTERVIEWS Before any interview regarding civil immigration violations takes place between ICE personnel and an individual in custody, the Piedmont Police Department shall provide the individual with a written consent form that explains the purpose of the interview, that the interview is voluntary and that he/she may decline to be interviewed or may choose to be interviewed only with his/her attorney present. The consent form must be available in the languages specified in Government Code § 7283.1.

422.7.4 TRANSFERS TO IMMIGRATION AUTHORITIES Members shall not transfer an individual to immigration authorities unless one of the following circumstances exist:
- (a) Transfer is authorized by a judicial warrant or judicial probable cause determination.
- (b) The individual has been convicted of an offense as identified in Government Code § 7282.5(a).
- (c) The individual is a current registrant on the California Sex and Arson Registry.
- (d) The individual is identified by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement as the subject of an outstanding federal felony arrest warrant.

Piedmont Schools & Immigration

Letter from Piedmont Unified School District Superintendent:

October 23, 2025

Dear PUSD Families:

I have received several questions about reports of potential federal action (including Customs/Border Protection) in Alameda this week. Although we do not believe Piedmont will be targeted for any federal presence, I would like to provide a refresher on a communication I provided earlier this year.

We recognize the challenges and uncertainties immigrant families may be facing. At the heart of our work is a commitment to “cultivate a culture of caring, belonging, and trust.” Together, we will continue to work together to create schools that are safe, welcoming spaces where every student is valued, feels secure, and can thrive. To support our community, important information and resource reminders are included below.

We have protocols for responding to ICE agents/federal law enforcement if they come to one of our campuses, and we have trained our school leaders in those protocols.

We will also continue to follow all state and federal laws that require us to:

Protect the right of all children — regardless of citizenship, immigration status, or the immigration status of their parents —to a free and appropriate public education (Plyler v. Doe, 457 U.S. 202 [1982]).
Protect the right of all students to be free from discrimination, harassment, violence, and intimidation while at school (California Education Code [EC] 220, 234, et seq.).

Federal and state laws safeguard student education records and personal information. It is important to note that our district does not collect immigration or citizenship information. Moreover, AB 49 prohibits entry of officers conducting immigration enforcement to a school site without a judicial warrant, judicial subpoena or court order. It also prohibits providing any information on students or their households to officers of an agency conducting immigration enforcement. There are many helpful state and county resources available to support our community, but a helpful starting point is the California Department of Justice website, linked [here].

Thank you for your partnership in supporting our students. I will update you as information becomes available.

In Community,

Jennifer Hawn, Ed.D.

Superintendent

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