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South Gate residents press council for clearer response after immigration enforcement activity
Summary
Residents described a recent surge of federal immigration enforcement activity in South Gate neighborhoods, pressed the City Council and police chief for clearer plans and resources, and described fear, missed work and requests for outreach and legal/food support.
South Gate residents told the City Council on June 24 that recent federal immigration enforcement activity in the region has created fear and disrupted daily life, and urged the city to provide clearer public guidance and services for affected families.
At a packed public-comment period, residents described unmarked vehicles, agents in plain clothes and the emotional toll of people they said were detained in the community. “You don’t know where their family members have ended up,” said a resident who identified himself as Francisco Gallegos. Multiple commenters asked the council and police to make proactive, public plans for safety at public events such as the July 4 celebration.
The issue dominated public comment and prompted extended remarks from the police chief and several…
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