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Candidates call for city leadership and community support in response to ICE/National Guard actions
Summary
Asked about potential National Guard or ICE deployments, candidates emphasized city-led transparency, legal support and community partnerships to protect immigrants and vulnerable populations; views varied on the city's role vs. community organizations.
Forum attendees asked how candidates would respond if National Guard troops or ICE operations targeted immigrant communities in Iowa City. Candidates proposed a mix of symbolic and practical responses while noting some limits on municipal authority.
Sean Harmson said the city should fight misinformation, use proclamations and support nonviolent public demonstrations. “We fight the misinformation and we continue…
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