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San Marcos public comments split over ICE; speakers urge both protection from and support for federal enforcement
San Marcos City Council · January 28, 2026
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Summary
Public commenters urged the council to oppose local cooperation with ICE and called for protections for immigrant residents, while other speakers argued for supporting federal immigration enforcement; the council heard contrasting personal accounts and allegations.
During oral communications the council heard sharply contrasting public comments about federal immigration enforcement and local obligations.
Carol Gandell told the council she was speaking "as a private citizen" urging elected leaders to "stand up to protect all the members of our community from the current attacks…
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