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Hennepin County board unanimously adopts revised resolution condemning ICE tactics and chemical irritant use
Summary
The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners on Jan. 27 approved R1 to Resolution 90, expanding findings about Operation Metro Search, condemning the use of chemical irritants on peaceful protesters and the press, and recording community harm; the measure passed by voice vote after extended remarks from commissioners.
The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners on Jan. 27 unanimously approved a revised Resolution 90 (R1) denouncing what commissioners described as violent and unlawful enforcement actions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and related agencies, and added language condemning use of chemical irritants on peaceful protesters and members of the press.
The revision was introduced by Chair Irene Fernando, who moved the R1 and was seconded by Commissioner Heather Edelson. Commissioners from across the board spoke in support, citing community trauma, concerns about civil liberties and allegations of racial profiling. The board approved the measure by voice vote.
Commissioner Mike Connolly (transcript identifies him as Commissioner Connolly) told the board that the revision expanded factual "whereas"…
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