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Residents urge Glendora to condemn federal enforcement; mayor reads city statement reaffirming compliance with California law
Summary
Dozens of Glendora residents pressed the city council to condemn federal immigration enforcement tactics during an extended public-comment period, while Mayor David Friedendahl read a statement saying the Glendora Police Department operates under the California Values Act and does not conduct civil immigration enforcement.
Dozens of Glendora residents used the council's public-comment period to press elected officials to condemn recent federal immigration enforcement tactics, demand greater identification and transparency from agents operating in the region, and ask the city to expand resources and "know your rights" information for residents.
Mayor David Friedendahl opened the session by reading a statement from City Manager Adam Raymond and Police Chief Michael Randazzo that said the Glendora Police Department operates in accordance with the California Values Act (Senate Bill 54), does not participate in civil immigration enforcement, and does not detain people on civil immigration detainers except where the law permits. "Our officers do not engage in civil immigration enforcement, do not inquire…
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