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Wright County officials say DHS post misidentified counties as "sanctuary" and has been removed
Summary
Board chair told residents a Department of Homeland Security post that named Wright County among 'sanctuary counties' was taken down; officials reiterated cooperation with federal immigration authorities and said no local policy naming Wright County a sanctuary exists or is planned.
Wright County board leaders told residents Tuesday that a Department of Homeland Security post that listed multiple Minnesota counties — including Wright County — as "sanctuary counties" was incorrect, has been removed and is being corrected.
The board chair said the original DHS posting, which was picked up by media outlets and circulated widely, "was leading to a lot of angst and a lot of misinformation being spread out there." The chair said Representative Emmer and his office helped get the post taken down.
The board chair told the public, "Wright County and the Sheriff's Office is…
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