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Residents urge clarity on ICE operations; city manager says Richardson police won’t enforce federal immigration laws
Summary
Residents urged Richardson city officials to clarify local policies and provide outreach after reports of federal immigration enforcement, while City Manager Don Magner said Richardson Police "does not have federal authority to enforce the immigration laws of the United States, and it is not seeking that authority."
Several residents addressed the City Council during the meeting’s public comment period to raise concerns about recent federal immigration enforcement actions and the effect those actions are having on local communities.
Jenny Laughlin, speaking on behalf of Richardson Area Democrats, said news of federal enforcement has led to real fear in immigrant communities, including children missing school and people avoiding public services. "We can extrapolate from there that our immigrant neighbors may not feel safe to call the police if…
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