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Watsonville council unanimously adopts resolution condemning federal military deployments against immigrants and protesters
Summary
The Watsonville City Council unanimously adopted a resolution condemning the use of federal military force, including National Guard deployments without state approval, against immigrant communities and peaceful protesters. Dozens of residents and community leaders urged passage during public comment, and council members framed the vote as a defense of local values and civil rights.
The Watsonville City Council on Wednesday unanimously adopted a resolution "strongly condemn[ing] the use of federal military force, including the deployment of the National Guard without state's approval against immigrant communities and peaceful protesters within California," the council’s presenter said.
The resolution, introduced by the mayor’s office, affirms the right of all people regardless of immigration status "to protest, assemble, and live free from fear and intimidation by armed government forces" and calls on cities across the Central Coast and state leaders to act in solidarity. It also directs the city clerk to transmit copies to state and…
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