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Portsmouth council unanimously adopts resolution to affirm residents’ due-process rights amid ICE activity
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The Portsmouth City Council voted unanimously Monday night to adopt a resolution affirming that everyone in the city is entitled to due-process protections and authorizing staff to seek information about federal immigration-enforcement activity in Portsmouth.
The Portsmouth City Council voted unanimously Monday night to adopt a resolution affirming that everyone in the city is entitled to due-process protections and authorizing steps to seek information about federal immigration-enforcement activity in the community.
Councilor Andrew Bagley moved to adopt “Resolution 13-2025, a resolution to protect residents’ due-process rights,” with Councilor Kate Cook supporting the amendment to change the word “citizens” to “residents.” The motion passed on a roll-call vote with all members present voting yes.
Supporters who spoke during a large public-comment period urged the council to act after several recent local immigration arrests and to request transparency from federal agencies. Speakers included the Reverend Ellen Quagrass, who…
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