The Minneapolis City Council unanimously passed a resolution opposing mass deportations and scheduled a public hearing on the city's separation ordinance during its Committee of the Whole meeting Tuesday.

The resolution, co-authored by Committee Chair Jason Chavez and Councilmembers Chowdhury and Osman, was developed in partnership with the Immigrant Defense Network, an alliance of over 90 immigrant, legal, faith and community organizations. The council also set a public comment period for August 5 at 1:30 p.m. to receive input on the city's separation ordinance and employee authority in immigration matters.

Chavez emphasized the impact on families, noting that many students fear attending school due to concerns about Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions. "Many families in this city and in this state and in this country are afraid to go to school," Chavez said, referencing fears that parents might be detained while children are at school.

The meeting also addressed proposed amendments to the police conduct oversight ordinance, but the council voted to delay consideration by one cycle. Councilmember Wonsley requested the delay to incorporate community feedback and work with families impacted by police violence on potential amendments. The delay allows for refinement of amendments with community input before the August 12 deadline.

Civil Rights Director Michelle Phillips presented the proposed oversight changes, which include clarifying review panel composition, adding compensation for panelists, and establishing temporary commission members to address staffing gaps. The amendments also would require at least one seated Community Commission on Police Oversight member on each review panel and provide $50 payment per case reviewed.