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Matter 25-926

Amicus Curiae Brief in United States v. City of Rochester.

Public Safety City Council Agenda Ready Introduced 20 Aug 2025
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25-926
Type
Consent Agenda
Status
Agenda Ready
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Introduced
20 Aug 2025
Last synced
19 May 2026 · 03:59

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Memorandum

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This memorandum recommends retroactively authorizing the City Attorney to join an Amicus Curiae brief in support of the City of Rochester's motion regarding its sanctuary city policy. The brief argues that such policies promote public health and safety and support community economic well-being. The case is currently pending in the Western District of New York.

Key points
  • The memorandum is addressed to the Mayor and City Council regarding an Amicus Curiae brief in the case United States v. City of Rochester.
  • The City Attorney, Nora Frimann, recommends joining the brief drafted by the Public Rights Project.
  • The case involves the United States compelling Rochester to abandon its sanctuary city policy.
  • Rochester's policy prohibits officials from participating in federal immigration enforcement.
  • The amicus brief argues that sanctuary policies foster public trust in police and support economic well-being.
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COUNCIL AGENDA: 08/26/2025 FILE: 25-926 ITEM: 2.28 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Amicus Curiae Brief in United States v. City of Rochester FROM: NORA FRIMANN City Attorney DATE: August 20, 2025 RECOMMENDATION Retroactively authorize the City Attorney to join in an Amicus Curiae brief drafted by the Public Rights Project on behalf of local government entities in support of the City of Rochester’s motion for judgment on the pleadings. The amicus brief supports Rochester by highlighting the public health and safety interests promoted by “sanctuary” policies. (Case No. 6:25-cv-06226-FPG-MJD [W.D.N.Y.]) BACKGROUND United States v. City of Rochester is a case brought by the United States to compel Rochester to abandon its “sanctuary city” policy. The case is pending in the Western District of New York, and the parties filed cross-motions for judgment on the pleadings. Local jurisdictions, including San José, were invited to sign on to an amicus brief in support of Rochester. Rochester’s policy prohibits City officials, including law enforcement, from participating in federal immigration enforcement and from inquiring about immigration status. In this lawsuit, the...