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Salinas council backs letter supporting state protections against immigration enforcement at school sites
Summary
The council voted unanimously to send a letter supporting state legislation that would bar immigration enforcement at school sites and prohibit sharing student and family information with immigration authorities, citing community fear and the city attorney's legal guidance.
The Salinas City Council voted unanimously Feb. 11 to send a letter in support of pending state legislation that would further bar immigration enforcement at school sites and prohibit sharing student‑related information with immigration authorities.
Council member Jose Luis Barajas, who introduced the item and said he participated in the County of Monterey’s Immigrant Rights Ad Hoc Committee, framed the measure as a step to protect families and students who live in fear of…
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