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El Paso Commissioners Condemn Federal Enforcement Practices, Pass Resolution Ahead of UTEP Visit
Summary
El Paso County Commissioners unanimously adopted a resolution condemning certain federal immigration-enforcement actions and affirming the county’s values of dignity and respect for immigrants. Hundreds of students and advocates testified in support during a lengthy public-comment period.
El Paso County Commissioners on Monday adopted a resolution denouncing federal immigration-enforcement practices and expressing support for immigrant students and families ahead of a planned Dec. 4 appearance by Tom Homan at the University of Texas at El Paso.
Commissioner David Stout introduced the resolution, saying the county must "choose family over fear" and defend due process and civil liberties for residents. "If a university can host a man whose record is tied to family separation and abusive detention practices, then surely that same university can protect the students who oppose those practices," Stout…
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