Providence Mayor Brett P. Smiley has signed Executive Order 2026-1, which prohibits the use of City-owned property for civil immigration enforcement activities. The order bans using City property as staging areas, processing locations, or operational bases for immigration enforcement, reaffirming Providence’s commitment to being a safe and welcoming city for all residents regardless of immigration status. Mayor Smiley emphasized that the City’s diverse immigrant communities are vital to Providence’s strength and pledged to protect families and maintain trust across neighborhoods. The executive order clarifies that the Providence Police Department will not act as immigration officers or inquire about individuals’ immigration status, and City departments will not proactively collaborate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). It also requires City departments to identify relevant properties and install signage prohibiting civil immigration enforcement activities, providing templates for private landowners to do the same. The order does not affect the enforcement of criminal law or lawful federal activities unrelated to civil immigration enforcement on City property. This initiative aims to prioritize community safety and well-being while ensuring essential City services continue uninterrupted.