Memorandum
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This memorandum recommends that the City Council adopt a position of support for Assembly Bill 1633, which aims to impose a tax on private detention facilities in California. The bill seeks to discourage the use of for-profit detention and increase accountability for private operators. The memorandum outlines the City of San José's commitment to protecting immigrant communities and suggests advocacy actions to support the bill.
Key points
- The memorandum is addressed to the Mayor and City Council from the City Clerk.
- It recommends adopting a position of support for AB 1633, introduced by Assemblymember Matt Haney.
- AB 1633 proposes a 50 percent tax on gross receipts of private companies operating ICE-funded detention centers.
- The revenue from the tax would be directed toward state purposes.
- The City of San José has a history of supporting immigrant protections and opposing harmful policies.
- The memorandum emphasizes the need for community-centered approaches to immigration enforcement.
Limitations
- The text includes placeholders and unresolved sections, such as specific dates and committee approvals.
- The document does not provide information on the final outcome of the recommendations.
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