Sanctuary city ordinance
From Salem Links and Lore
On April 14, 2017 Salem city council voted 7-4 to pass the "Sanctuary for Peace" ordinance.
The main goal of the ordinance is to provide city services to all Salem residents, "regardless of immigration status."
The city joins a growing list of Massachusetts cities to officially vote and become a sanctuary city. Others include Amherst, Boston,
Cambridge, Northampton and Somerville.
See Also
Vertical File in Salem Collection - Sanctuary city ordinance
"Supporters, opponents of proposed ordinance turn out in force for hearing" Salem News, Mar. 29, 2017, p. 1
