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El Cajon council approves resolution to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement; vote 3-2
Summary
After extended public comment and debate, the El Cajon City Council voted 3–2 to approve a resolution stating the city's intent to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement to the extent permissible and to seek indemnification from the U.S. Attorney General for city employees acting lawfully.
The El Cajon City Council on Feb. 11 approved a resolution declaring the city will "intend to comply with the enforcement of federal immigration law to the legal extent permissible," and asking federal authorities to "indemnify or defend" the city and its employees for assistance as permitted by law. The motion passed 3–2, with Councilmembers Gary Kendrick and Michelle Mitchell voting no.
Supporters of the resolution said the primary purpose is public safety: to remove violent criminals from the community. Councilmember Steve Goble described the measure as narrowly focused on "removing those that have committed violent criminal offenses," and said he proposed an amendment asking the U.S. Attorney General to provide legal protection for city employees cooperating with federal…
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