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Romulus council unanimously adopts resolution opposing proposed ICE detention center after large public outcry
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Romulus City Council on Feb. 23 unanimously adopted a resolution opposing the establishment, construction or operation of an ICE detention center within city limits after hours of public comment and testimony from residents and officials.
Romulus City Council on Monday adopted a resolution formally opposing the establishment, construction or operation of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center within the city limits, saying such a facility would strain local public safety and municipal services.
Councilwoman Celeste Roscoe read the resolution in full and moved for its adoption; the motion was seconded by Councilman Wadsworth and approved by unanimous roll call. The resolution directs the city to transmit copies to the Department of Homeland Security and the city’s state and federal legislative representatives.
The vote followed more than an hour of public comment from residents and…
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