Last night, following months of organizing by Make the Road and other organizations, the Reading City Council voted unanimously to approve a Welcoming City ordinance. This is a significant win for our city and our most vulnerable residents. The ordinance prohibits local police and other city employees from collaborating with or assisting ICE and other federal immigration enforcement agencies unless ordered to do so by a federal judge. Reading has the highest percentage of Latinos of any municipality in Pennsylvania: nearly 69%. 

There were 7 FUUBC members in attendance. Ginny Chudgar spoke in favor of the ordinance.  It is a big step forward towards justice, and it was a powerful experience to be present for it.