ICE Absence Leads to Motion Dismissal at Council Meeting

Councillor Mike Klassen ruled motion out of order due to ICE absence.
Mayor Ken Sim agreed with the ruling.
Proposal called pre-emptive, citing rights and safety concerns.
ICE has administrative presence at U.S. Consulate in Vancouver.
U.S. law-enforcement agencies need explicit authorization.
Motion to overturn ruling failed by one vote.
Canadian Press reported Pete Fry introduced the motion on Feb 24, 2026.
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