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Charlottesville Council Condemns Federal Immigration Tactics, Adopts Resolution Urging Transparency and Due Process
Summary
The City Council unanimously adopted a resolution condemning federal immigration-enforcement tactics that the city says endanger life and erode public trust, and directed staff to send letters to federal and state elected officials and issue guidance to city employees on how to handle requests from federal agents.
Charlottesville City Council on Monday adopted a resolution condemning recent federal immigration-enforcement actions that the city said have led to serious injury and loss of life and eroded community trust. The council voted by voice to approve the measure after brief remarks from members and extended public comment from residents.
The resolution, read aloud by Mayor Wade, affirms the city's commitment to constitutional protections, equal treatment under the law and humane treatment for all individuals in Charlottesville. It states that tactics such as concealing an official's identity, using unmarked vehicles, or engaging in confrontational tactics can create an…
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