Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | 5:00 p.m.
Allegheny County Courthouse, 4th Floor Gold Room
436 Grant St. Pittsburgh, PA

Allegheny County Councilperson Bethany Hallam has introduced legislation to block county collaboration with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Join ALC in standing in support of this measure that would prohibit County employees and resources from assisting ICE, and protect equal access to County services without regard to real or perceived immigration or citizenship status.

The integrity of our local government is rooted in public trust and fulfillment of core responsibilities to provide essential services, ensure due process, and serve the public equitably. That is all betrayed when local government collaborates with federal immigration enforcement to discriminate and harass people based on their skin color, ability to speak English, and immigration status.

By adopting this policy, Allegheny County can send a clear message that we value dignity, fairness, and safety for all residents, and that our diversity is a strength of our communities, not something to fear.

• View the proposed ordinance at bit.ly/13809-26.
• View community testimony from the introduction of this ordinance on February 9.

TAKE ACTION

On Mar. 2, the council’s Public Safety Committee approved two amendments to the bill and affirmatively recommended the amended bill to the full council in a 4-3 vote.

• YES votes: Hallam, Naccarati-Chapkis, Madonna-Emmerling, Klein
• NO votes: Walton, Filiaggi, Adams

Make your voice heard. Here’s what you can do to protect your neighbors and everyone in Allegheny County from local and federal government discrimination, harassment, violence, and detention:

• Contact your councilmember and urge them to VOTE YES on 13809-26 on March 10
• Join us on March 10 to show your support for this ordinance. Allegheny County residents/taxpayers can fill out a registration form to provide three minutes of testimony on why you support this ordinance. (Deadline to do so is no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting.)
• Follow the Global Switchboard for more info!