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Staunton mayor addresses immigrant safety and clarifies limits of local enforcement
Summary
Mayor Edwards told the council and public Feb. 12 that Staunton Police does not have a cooperative agreement with federal immigration enforcement and does not hold detainees for federal immigration authorities, while urging humility and relationship‑based outreach to help newcomers access services.
In his Feb. 12 mayor’s report, Mayor Edwards addressed growing resident concerns about federal immigration enforcement actions and safety for newcomers. He said the city has been listening to requests for a resolution but cautioned that a symbolic resolution may not be protective for those who do not trust…
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