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Local immigrant-rights group urges Oberlin to reaffirm past council resolutions and circulate 'know-your-rights' guidance
Summary
Steve Volk of Oberlin Community Supporting Immigrants told council the city has a history of resolutions protecting immigrant rights and asked officials to stand ready to reiterate that support as federal policy changes.
Steve Volk, representing the local nonprofit Oberlin Community Supporting Immigrants (OCSI), urged Oberlin City Council on Jan. 21 to reaffirm past council resolutions and to circulate clear "know-your-rights" information for immigrants amid shifting federal policy.
Volk summarized three past council actions and urged continuity. "In 02/2003 ... council adopted resolution O 3 15" reaffirming support for constitutional rights and opposition to federal measures that single out individuals, he said. He also cited a 02/2009 resolution "O 8 14" that said city services shall not be denied on the basis of citizenship and that the city would not participate in delegation of immigration…
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