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Residents press council on ICE detentions and request civil‑rights policy and city investigation
Summary
Multiple public commenters urged the council to investigate recent immigration enforcement activity in Long Beach, called for a civil and human rights screening policy for city contracts and investments, and described fear and trauma in impacted neighborhoods.
During the public comment period the council heard repeated concerns about immigration enforcement operations by federal agents in Long Beach hotels and neighborhoods and calls for a city response.
Multiple speakers described witnessing or learning of ICE detentions and alleged aggressive enforcement actions earlier that day and in the preceding weeks. Speakers asked the council to agendize a 'civil and human…
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