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Richfield residents press council over ICE activity; city manager clarifies officer conduct
Summary
Residents at a Dec. 22 special meeting spoke both for and against local cooperation with ICE; Acting City Manager Zach Tangvang said officers are not telling people it is illegal to follow ICE and warned that interfering with federal agents could lead to obstruction charges and POST-board review.
At a special Richfield City Council meeting on Dec. 22, multiple residents spoke about recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in the area, and Acting City Manager Zach Tangvang clarified city practice and potential legal consequences for officers who interfered with federal immigration operations.
"I'm here to urge this council to support cooperation with ICE and policies that encourage self deportation," said Ashley Heirung, identifying herself as a Richfield resident. Heirung argued sanctuary policies shift burdens to local services and asked the council to "prioritize public safety, fiscal responsibility, and the rule of law…
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