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Cayuga County Legislature adopts resolution opposing 'excessive and unreasonable' immigration enforcement after public outcry
Summary
After extensive public comment about recent ICE raids, the Cayuga County Legislature voted to adopt a resolution urging law‑enforcement discretion and opposing excessive immigration enforcement; sponsors said the non‑combative text could be strengthened later.
The Cayuga County Legislature on a voice vote adopted a resolution expressing opposition to “excessive and unwarranted immigration enforcement activity,” following more than an hour of public comment from residents who described local ICE actions as traumatic and constitutionally concerning.
Public commenters including Lee Whaley of Auburn urged lawmakers to take a stronger stance than the version drafted for tonight. “I don’t know about you, but there are days that I wake up and…
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