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Dozens of residents urge Mesa council to retain 287(g) agreement during public comment
Summary
A large group of residents addressed the council Sept. 8 during the public comment period, urging Mesa to retain its 287(g) immigration enforcement agreement; speakers cited public safety, victims of crimes and concerns about sanctuary policies. Council did not take formal action on the agreement during the meeting.
Dozens of residents spoke or submitted written comments during the Sept. 8 public comment period urging the Mesa City Council to maintain the city's 287(g) memorandum of agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, saying the program helps identify criminal noncitizens and protect public safety.
Speakers included Alex Francik, who told the council the program "makes Mesa safer and it's a direct benefit to all of us," and Mary…
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