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State College Borough Council postpones vote on resolution urging reforms to ICE operations after extended debate
Summary
Council members and residents debated a nonbinding resolution calling for reforms to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement tactics; after public comment and a split among councilors over risks to local residents, the council voted to postpone the matter to its next regular meeting.
State College Borough Council on Feb. 2 heard a lengthy presentation and public comment on a proposed resolution urging federal reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations and then voted to postpone the measure until the council’s next regular meeting.
Council member Matt Herndon read the resolution into the record, citing recent incidents and urging federal authorities to prohibit the use of masks that hide agent identities, end use of violent or chemical tactics against peaceful observers, and reaffirm adherence to warrants and due process. "When I took my oath of office, I swore to uphold the constitution," Herndon said as he introduced the measure.
Council President Myers said the council…
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