Immigrant Emergency Relief Services Contract
Hyattsville
Summary
A budget initiative to create a $100,000 immigrant resident relief fund drew split public testimony — two speakers opposed it citing the budget deficit, one supported it, and councilmembers discussed how it fits among existing direct-assistance programs. Councilmember Haba's initiative will be taken up with budget amendments.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 8
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
The initiative would set aside $100,000 of city taxpayer money at a time the city is budgeting at a deficit.
Immigrant residents affected by federal ICE enforcement actions would receive direct assistance.
Opponents argue taxpayers and underfunded city services would bear the cost during a deficit year.
Mentions & discussions (7)
City Council - Nov 2, 2026
The city is spending up to $100,000 on a one-year contract with the SAMU Foundation to help families whose breadwinners have been detained or deported. About $70,000 goes directly to families for rent, food, legal help and transportation; the rest covers case management and program operations. Residents will get up to 100 individual awards based on a needs assessment.
Race and Equity Task Force - Jul 28, 2026
The city is working to stand up a fund to help immigrants affected by ICE enforcement, but must pick a partner organization and build a program first; November was floated as a target. Updates were requested for a future agenda.
City Council - Apr 27, 2026
After months of debate and nearly 20 speakers, the council funded a relief program for families losing breadwinners to federal immigration enforcement — but only after an amendment stripped 'immigrant' from the motion language. Staff say setting up the program through nonprofit partners could take until roughly September.
City Council - Apr 22, 2026
A budget initiative to create a $100,000 immigrant resident relief fund drew split public testimony — two speakers opposed it citing the budget deficit, one supported it, and councilmembers discussed how it fits among existing direct-assistance programs. Councilmember Haba's initiative will be taken up with budget amendments.
City Council - Apr 8, 2026
A proposal to fund $100K in relief for residents affected by ICE actions drew split public comment — one resident opposed it and objected to CASA as the pass-through, while another strongly supported it.
City Council - Mar 23, 2026
Residents strongly urged the Council to pass a proposed $100,000 emergency grant fund for immigrant families affected by ICE enforcement, citing rising detentions and families losing breadwinners. One resident opposed it, questioning the city's role and suggesting a neutral distributor. No vote occurred tonight; a future vote is expected.
City Council - Mar 9, 2026
Most public commenters pushed the council to fund emergency relief for families affected by immigration enforcement, with fast, accessible distribution. The council discussed vetting, eligibility, and possibly hiring a case manager — but only agreed to revisit it later.
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