Elk Grove Responds to ICE Enforcement Questions With Web Update, Stops Short of Policy Changes
In her remarks, Singh-Allen acknowledged that residents had previously raised concerns and said the city had been responsive
Facing mounting pressure from residents seeking clarity on how the city would respond to federal immigration enforcement activity, Elk Grove officials say they have updated the city’s website to provide additional information — but they have not adopted the specific policy actions requested in a recent open letter.
During the February 25, 2026, City Council meeting, Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen read a prepared statement announcing updates to the city’s “Resources and Information for Immigrants” webpage.
The mayor said the changes were made after “questions and information shared on social media” sparked community interest in the city’s procedures regarding federal immigration laws and agencies. The letter was also posted on Elk Grove News.
“To provide clarity and accurate information, the city has updated its website to include new FAQs outlining local policies and explaining the role of the Elk Grove Police Department in relation to federal immigration enforcement,” Singh-Allen said.
The webpage reiterates that the Elk Grove Police Department does not enforce federal immigration laws and complies with California’s Senate Bill 54, also known as the California Values Act. The site states that police do not inquire about immigration status and do not detain individuals based on immigration holds.
However, the updated webpage does not directly address many of the specific operational questions posed in a February 13 open letter sent to the mayor, the police department, and the City Council.
In that letter, a group identifying itself as “Concerned Community Members of Elk Grove” asked detailed questions about how police would respond if masked federal agents were reported attempting to detain someone, whether officers would verify federal credentials, how the city would handle situations involving alleged unlawful conduct by ICE agents, and whether the city would prohibit federal immigration enforcement activities on city property.
The letter also called on the city to adopt a formal resolution prohibiting ICE activities on city property, create a community safety action plan, allocate emergency legal funding for immigrants, and address concerns that federal agencies may access Flock Safety license plate reader data.
The city’s webpage, including its FAQs and a joint city-police statement dated February 11, 2025, emphasizes compliance with SB 54 and affirms that local police do not use their resources to enforce federal immigration law. It also directs residents to community resources and “Know Your Rights” information.
But it does not commit to prohibiting ICE access to city property, establishing an interagency rapid response protocol, securing crime scenes involving federal agents, or detaining federal officers in cases of alleged misconduct — all measures outlined in the letter. Nor does the webpage address the letter’s concerns regarding Flock Safety data-sharing safeguards.
In her remarks, Singh-Allen acknowledged that residents had previously raised concerns and said the city had been responsive.
“It may not be the work product that you want to see exactly in a specific format, but we feel that it has addressed a lot of the concerns,” she said, adding that additional updates would make the information easier to find on the city’s homepage.
Singh-Allen also emphasized that Elk Grove “is a safe place for our residents” and described the city as “welcome to all, including our immigrant and refugee population.”
The open letter contends that earlier versions of the webpage did not address the detailed questions first submitted to the mayor in September 2025 and renewed in February 2026. The letter also cites actions taken by officials in Sacramento, Chicago, and New York City as examples of stronger local measures.
As of the February 25 meeting, the City Council had not at any time agendized a resolution or policy proposal addressing ICE access to city property or creating a formal community safety action plan.
Elk Grove News reached out to the group of concerned citizens who sent the letter seeking comment, but as of this posting, they have not responded.
Below is a video of a public comment from Wednesday night's meeting.
