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Springdale officials reassure residents about immigration enforcement; urge knowing rights and using city channels
Summary
A resident asked how the city protects immigrant children and families; mayor and council reassured residents that federal agencies handle immigration enforcement and that the city will not act as an immigration enforcement agent, and they urged residents to learn their rights and use city resources.
At the meeting's public comment period, a resident identified as Laura asked what the city is doing to protect immigrant children and families and whether local law enforcement would act as immigration agents.
Mayor Hawkins and councilmembers responded that immigration enforcement is a federal responsibility and…
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