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Pittsburgh Ordinance Prohibiting Immigration Enforcement in City Spaces

Original title: Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title Four: Public Places and Property, by adding Article IX: Use of City Owned or Operated Spaces, Chapter 495 - Prohibiting Immigration Enforcement in City-Owned or Operated Spaces.

Record date · May 12, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This ordinance amends the Pittsburgh City Code to prohibit federal immigration enforcement activities within city-owned or operated facilities. It establishes a new chapter, 495, to regulate the use of these spaces regarding immigration-related actions.

Why it matters

The ordinance restricts the ability of federal immigration authorities to conduct enforcement operations inside city-owned buildings and facilities, affecting how city staff interact with federal agencies.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

City of Pittsburgh employees

Staff must adhere to new restrictions regarding immigration enforcement in city facilities.

Directly affected

Federal immigration authorities

Their ability to conduct enforcement operations within city-owned or operated spaces is restricted by this ordinance.

Key Facts

The ordinance adds Article IX, Chapter 495 to Title Four of the Pittsburgh Code.
The new chapter is titled 'Prohibiting Immigration Enforcement in City-Owned or Operated Spaces'.
The ordinance was introduced on March 24, 2026.
The ordinance has passed finally.

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The legislation was processed through the Committee on Public Safety and Wellness.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this ordinance apply to private property?

No, the ordinance specifically applies to city-owned or operated spaces.

What is the purpose of Chapter 495?

It prohibits immigration enforcement activities within city-owned or operated spaces.

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Formalization of City Space Usage

The city is moving to codify restrictions on federal agency access to municipal property through a new dedicated chapter in the city code.

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Committee on Public Safety and Wellness, Pittsburgh

OrganizationCommittee on Public Safety and Wellness“The committee that reviewed the ordinance.”Map →

locationPittsburgh“The municipality enacting the ordinance.”Map →

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Significance75
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Controversy85
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