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Community members urge Hudson County to consider local protections as ICE arrests rise, commissioners pledge review
Summary
A Jersey City resident told commissioners that ICE arrests in New Jersey have surged and urged county steps — such as law‑enforcement identification requirements and sanctuary protocols for schools and hospitals; commissioners agreed to research options and suggested possible resolutions or ordinances.
During public comment July 17, Courtney Walker, a Jersey City resident, told the Hudson County Board of County Commissioners she was concerned about escalating ICE activity and urged county action to protect immigrants, students and other vulnerable residents.
Walker said ICE arrests in New Jersey rose 70% in 2025 and asked whether the county had ordinances requiring visible…
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