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Rules Committee appoints seven to Immigrant Rights Commission amid sanctuary-policy concerns
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The Rules Committee appointed seven commissioners to the Immigrant Rights Commission, including two reappointments that required residency waivers; the director of the Office of Civic Engagement and Immigrant Affairs said the commission will help defend local sanctuary and due-process protections.
The Rules Committee on Oct. 8 appointed seven members to the Immigrant Rights Commission for terms ending June 6, 2017, and discussed residency waivers for two appointees who no longer live in the city.
Applicants spoke to the committee about their experience and goals. Melba Maldonado, executive director of La Raza Community Resource Center, said she has served on the commission and is "willing to serve, especially now, because our communities have been under quite a bit of strain." Edward Lee…
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