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Columbus mayor and police chief reassure residents after ICE deployment
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Mayor Andy Ginther and Police Chief Elaine Bryant issued a joint statement saying City of Columbus resources will not be used to assist federal deportation efforts and that Columbus Police will not investigate residents solely based on immigration status; officials also shared practical rights guidance and a city resource link.
Mayor Andy Ginther and Police Chief Elaine Bryant on Monday issued a joint statement in Columbus addressing the deployment of federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in the city, saying local resources will not be used to assist federal deportation efforts and that the Columbus Division of Police will focus only on evidence of criminal activity.
"Since 2017, I've been clear that City of Columbus resources will not be used to help federal deportation efforts or investigations based solely…
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