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Residents give mixed views on sanctuary policy during public comment; council declines immediate action
Summary
Multiple residents and community members spoke during public comment about sanctuary and immigration policy; speakers included requests to prioritize local services over federal immigration enforcement. Council did not place a non‑sanctuary measure on the agenda for action.
Clovis residents used the public comment period at the Feb. 11 council meeting to deliver sharply diverging views about whether the city should identify as a sanctuary or non‑sanctuary city. Council did not take formal action on the topic; speakers urged the council both to avoid local involvement in federal immigration enforcement and to press for legal entry and enforcement.
Kendra Myers Devegian, who said her family has lived in Clovis for generations, urged the council to preserve the city’s tradition of welcoming neighbors from diverse backgrounds. "What makes my Clovis neighborhood super awesome is the diversity,"…
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