SEATTLE — The city of Seattle is allotting $250,000 to address the needs of Seattle Public Schools’ undocumented immigrant students and their families.
The move is part of an executive order Mayor Ed Murray signed Thursday, reaffirming Seattle’s status as a “sanctuary city.”
An “inclusive and equitable city cabinet,” made up of representatives from various city departments, will plan for to spend the money, according to a news release from the mayor’s office that did not detail what needs will be addressed.
The order also directs city employees not to ask about residents’ immigration status, unless police have a reasonable suspicion that the person is committing or has committed a felony. It directs departments to serve all residents regardless of immigration status.