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Immigration Policy in Cleveland, OH (2026)

1 verified immigration policy rules for Cleveland, Ohio, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Sanctuary Policy Preemption

Cleveland is not a formal sanctuary city but limits CPD cooperation with ICE detainers absent a judicial warrant under a 2017 policy. Mayor Bibb reaffirmed the stance in 2022, balancing trust-building with the DOJ consent decree on community policing.

Cleveland Limits ICE Cooperation Without Sanctuary Label

Some Restrictions

Looking for Cuyahoga County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Cleveland city rules.

Immigration Policy in Cuyahoga County