Chandler urges residents to seek city help as federal immigration enforcement continues
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A city official said federal immigration enforcement has affected Chandler, clarified that local police are not involved, urged residents to contact city and community groups for support and named a federal agency in the statement as "ICFBI."
An unidentified city official issued a public statement saying federal immigration enforcement has drawn national attention and has had an impact in Chandler.
The official, described in the statement only as an Unidentified Speaker and identified in the transcript as a city official, said, "La aplicación de la ley de inmigración está captando la atención nacional, y nosotros hemos sentido su impacto aquí en Chandler." The statement named "agencias federales como ICFBI" as carrying out the actions affecting residents. The city did not clarify in the statement whether it meant a specific federal agency by that name.
The statement sought to reassure residents and to outline local resources. "La policía y oficiales de Chandler no están involucrada y no puede intervenir," the speaker said, adding that residents should continue to contact Chandler police in emergencies. The speaker acknowledged community concern: "Entendemos el miedo y la incertidumbre que las familias pueden sentir," and said the city is "working with nonprofit organizations, schools and religious groups" to support those who need help.
The announcement urged residents to contact the City of Chandler for assistance and emphasized inclusivity: "Usted es importante para nosotros. Son familia, amigos y vecinos de esta ciudad. Estamos aquí para servir a todos en nuestra comunidad con compasión y respeto, independientemente de su estatus migratoria." The statement closed by saying Chandler remains "unida, esperanzada y dedicada a ser un lugar en el que todos pertenecen" and thanked listeners for their attention.
The statement provides a city-level reassurance and points residents to local supports; it does not describe any change in local law enforcement authority or list specific services, phone numbers or agency contacts in the text provided.