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Residents press council on immigration sweeps; Gonzales Police reiterate non-enforcement stance
Summary
Multiple residents called on the city to adopt local policies limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement; the Gonzales Police Department posted a statement saying it does not enforce federal immigration law and encourages residents to report crimes and learn their rights.
Multiple residents used the council's public-comment period to urge Gonzales elected officials to adopt protections for immigrants and to publicly commit to limiting local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
Anna Mae Gazzo, speaking as a resident, asked the council to consider three measures: prohibit local law enforcement from making arrests for federal immigration violations; prohibit deputying of local officers to enforce federal immigration law; and prohibit the collection or sharing of information about an individual's immigration status. Roberta…
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