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Altoona residents urge limits on ICE cooperation; zoning question raised for 3620 B L Ave
Summary
During public comment at the Nov. 10 meeting, Lawrence Carter urged Altoona City Council to consider legislation limiting local cooperation with ICE, citing other Pennsylvania cities; another resident raised a zoning concern about 3620 B L Ave and was directed to city staff for next steps.
During public comment on Nov. 10, Lawrence Carter of 1105 Broadway urged Altoona City Council to consider an ordinance limiting local cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Carter said municipalities such as Allentown, Lancaster and Philadelphia have passed or are passing similar measures and argued local governments are not required by federal law to enforce immigration statutes. "Local government is not responsible for…
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