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Lakewood City Council issues unanimous declaration expressing concern about federal immigration enforcement actions
Summary
Councilors unanimously cosponsored and read a city declaration expressing concern about reported deaths and enforcement practices linked to federal immigration actions; the declaration calls for protecting residents' constitutional rights and continued local engagement. Community members gave extended testimony both urging action and describing fear.
The Lakewood City Council on Feb. 23 read and unanimously cosponsored a declaration expressing concern about recent federal immigration enforcement actions and their effects on community trust and safety.
Councilor Ken Cruz introduced the declaration, which cites reports of loss of life connected to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions elsewhere and stresses the city's role in protecting…
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