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Kalispell public commenter says immigrant residents feel fear and insecurity; callers praise police accessibility
Summary
A volunteer with Valley Neighbors told the council that immigrant community members in the valley are experiencing fear and insecurity related to federal enforcement actions, affecting school attendance and daily life. He praised the Kalispell Police Department for accessibility and urged continued outreach.
Ron Gerson, a volunteer and board member with Valley Neighbors, used the meeting’s public‑comment period to describe heightened fear among immigrant residents in the Flathead Valley.
Gerson said the uncertainty surrounding federal enforcement has caused parents to keep children…
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