On Jun. 19, the National City Council voted unanimously to adopt a Compassionate City resolution in support of its immigrants. While no one opposed the designation, the special meeting was a re-hearing on the issue that follows a lawsuit.

Following the unanimous vote (8-0) of the Council of San Diego to bring to the General Election of November of 2018 to the consideration of the redevelopment project of Qualcomm Stadium and the urbanization of the Fashion Valley area, Local organizations like The Public Land, Public Vote Coalition, applauded the Cabildo's decision.

National City has passed legislation declaring that residents can access city services regardless of immigration status.

With the Trump Administration’s vow to increase deportation and tighten up border security, many members of immigrant communities are fearful of interaction with border agents.