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Kankakee County residents urge board to protect immigrants' rights amid ICE concerns
Summary
Two residents told the Kankakee County Board on Feb. 11 that recent ICE actions and reports of mistreatment warrant county protections and clearer commitments from officials.
Gary Ciacio of the city of Kankakee and Araceli Sharper of Kankakee addressed the Kankakee County Board during public comment on Feb. 11, urging county officials to protect immigrants’ rights and to ensure enforcement of due process.
Both speakers said recent federal immigration enforcement actions have created fear among local residents. Gary Ciacio told the board he opposed unchecked immigration enforcement and asked the county to “commit to protect the rights of immigrants in…
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