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Columbus mayor and police chief urge calm as ICE agents deploy; city says it will not aid deportations
Summary
Mayor Andy Ginther and Police Chief Elaine Bryant said Columbus will not use local resources to assist federal deportation efforts and that CPD will not investigate residents solely on immigration status; they also offered rights guidance and resource contacts.
Mayor Andy Ginther and Police Chief Elaine Bryant issued a joint statement after federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents deployed in Columbus, telling residents the city will not use its resources to assist deportation efforts and urging people to know their rights.
"Since 2017, I've been clear that City of Columbus resources will not be used to help federal deportation efforts or investigations based solely on immigration status," Ginther…
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