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Astoria Council adopts resolution condemning federal enforcement tactics
Summary
The Astoria City Council on Dec. 1 adopted Resolution 25-41 condemning certain federal immigration-enforcement tactics, citing community fear and reaffirming previous city policy; Chief Stacy Kelly briefed council on a same-day regional enforcement event that resulted in two detentions.
The Astoria City Council voted unanimously on Dec. 1 to adopt Resolution 25-41, a formal statement condemning "the use of aggressive and unwarranted tactics, unlawful detention, [and] use of unmarked vehicles, masked agents, and unidentifiable personnel" in immigration enforcement and reaffirming the city’s commitment to constitutional protections and past city resolutions.
The resolution, presented by staff and modeled in part on language used by a neighboring city, cites prior Astoria resolutions and relevant Oregon law. Director Dart McLean told the council the city attorney worked with staff on the draft. "Whereas recent federal immigration enforcement activity in the region by US…
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