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Public commenter criticizes chair’s prior remarks on protests, raises ICE concerns
El Paso County Board of County Commissioners · January 28, 2026
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Summary
A resident, Chris Matini, used public comment to criticize earlier remarks by Chair Carrie Geithner about protests, said those remarks were one‑sided, and raised legal and constitutional concerns about ICE detentions and use of force.
Chris Matini spoke during public comment to criticize remarks made earlier by Chair Carrie Geithner regarding protests in Minneapolis and law enforcement. Matini called the chair’s comments "one‑sided" and urged elected officials to present balanced facts to reflect a diverse constituency.
Matini said that many protesters are…
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