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Richfield residents urge action after ICE raids; council promises review and emergency-options
Summary
Scores of Richfield residents told the City Council they are traumatized by recent federal immigration enforcement, citing arrests near schools, closed businesses and children missing class. Speakers urged eviction moratoria, removal of Flock cameras and emergency ordinances; council pledged to review options and seek targeted, legal steps.
Hundreds of residents packed an extended public comment period at the Richfield City Council meeting on Jan. 13 to describe fear and economic harm they say followed recent federal immigration enforcement actions in the city.
"The personal fear and trauma and horror happening in our community are real," said Heidi Guiber, a Richfield resident, who told the council that immigrant neighbors are staying home, businesses are closing and children are missing school. "ICE is unneeded and unwanted here."
Several speakers asked the council to take near-term, local actions. Alicia Waters, a Richfield resident, cited the city charter (Appendix A, ch. 3, sec. 3.06) and city code…
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