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Residents urge Norwalk to adopt sanctuary measures and condemn ICE raids; council outlines hotline and information distribution
Summary
Multiple public commenters urged Norwalk’s City Council to adopt sanctuary ordinances and additional protections after recent immigration enforcement actions; council and staff outlined an information hotline and flyer distribution and said the city increased funding for legal and social services.
Several speakers during public comment urged the City Council to adopt sanctuary ordinances, condemn recent immigration enforcement actions, and provide more direct aid to affected families.
Lizette (social‑services client/advocate) told the council: "I think we could really look at what other cities are doing to denounce these actions and do more on our part, so that, you know, seniors, parents, other people can actually enjoy all of these services that, everyone is working hard to to get approved." Andrew Gutierrez, speaking as a community organizer, criticized the council’s inaction and said local…
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