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Residents urge McMinnville to act after federal immigration enforcement drew community alarm
Summary
More than a dozen residents told the council about traumatic immigration‑related detentions in recent weeks and asked the city to pursue identification/notification protocols, request federal arrest data, post DOJ model policy signage, and consider emergency measures to protect residents.
A large slate of public commenters told the McMinnville City Council on Jan. 30 that recent federal immigration enforcement operations have created fear and disruption in the community and asked the city to take several steps to document and mitigate harms.
What residents asked for: Multiple speakers asked the city to (1) seek confirmation and identification of any detained persons who are McMinnville residents and to notify next of kin, (2) request data and stated basis for arrests from federal authorities, (3) post notice around city properties consistent with…
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