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Resident urges Oak Lawn to issue 'know-your-rights' statement amid immigration enforcement concerns
Summary
During public comment at the Oct. 14 meeting, a resident asked Oak Lawn to issue a statement and a 'know your rights' campaign after reports of immigration enforcement activity in nearby suburbs and concerns among Hispanic and immigrant residents.
A resident urged the Village of Oak Lawn on Oct. 14 to publicly reassure immigrant residents and to adopt a "know your rights" outreach campaign after recent immigration enforcement activity in nearby suburbs.
"I am here today because ICE activity has increased in Oak Lawn and escalated over the weekend," the resident identified as Carol Anne said during the public-comment period. She said some community members are afraid to leave their…
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