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Providence Mayor Brett Smiley signed an executive order that prohibits Civil Immigration Enforcement on city property, unless ICE agents have a valid judicial warrant on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. (WJAR)
Mayor Brett Smiley signs an executive order bars ICE activities on city properties. (WJAR){ }
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Mayor Brett Smiley speaks on his executive order barring ICE activities on city properties. (WJAR){ }
Chairman of Narragansett Republican Party, Anthony D'Ellena. (WJAR)

Mayor in Rhode Island signs executive order prohibiting ICE activities on city property

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley signed an executive order that prohibits Civil Immigration Enforcement on city property, unless ICE agents have a valid judicial warrant on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. (WJAR)