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Residents urge council to take action on ICE practices and support DEI; speakers request identification, resources and local accountability
Summary
Three residents urged the council to publicly address federal immigration enforcement and to adopt measures such as clearer local guidance, police oversight of federal actions and resource links; speakers asked for the city to demand identification from ICE and provide resources for affected residents.
At the start of the councils regular meeting, three members of the public addressed immigration enforcement and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) issues.
Jonathan Polifka opened public comment by urging a public stance from the mayor and council about federal law-enforcement conduct, alleging civil-rights violations and a lack of due-process protections. Polifka offered two…
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