Immigration Policy in Rochester, NY (2026)
1 verified immigration policy rules for Rochester, New York, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Sanctuary Policy Preemption
Rochester codified its sanctuary-city protections into the Human Rights chapter in 2025, barring City staff and police from asking about immigration status when providing services, barring police from stopping or questioning anyone based solely on suspected immigration status, and barring City funds or personnel from enforcing federal immigration law, under §§ 63-20 and 63-21.
Rochester Local Sanctuary and Police Non-Inquiry Law
Significant RestrictionsRochester City Code § 63-21
It shall be unlawful: (1) For the City, and any person under agreement with the City, to prohibit or discourage immigrants or their children from seeking opportunities, reporting crimes, or accessing services on the basis of perceived or actual immigration status. (2) For the Police Department to: (a) Engage in certain activities solely for the purpose of enforcing federal immigration laws, inc...
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