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Monrovia residents press council for independent probe and sanctuary‑city measures after death of Carlos Roberto Montoya Valdez
Summary
Public speakers asked the council to demand an independent investigation into the death of Carlos Roberto Montoya Valdez, adopt a sanctuary‑city ordinance and require body cameras during federal immigration enforcement; city staff said CHP conducts the investigation and the city has sought updates from CHP and state offices but has received no report.
Several Monrovia residents used the public‑comment period on Feb. 17 to urge action after the death of Carlos Roberto Montoya Valdez and to press for local protections for immigrants.
Sherry Lochner, a Monrovia resident, said an independent review is required and called for an ordinance declaring Monrovia a sanctuary city, prohibiting city employees from holding positions with ICE, restricting ICE operations on city property, requiring…
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