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Grove City public commenters split on federal immigration enforcement and police cooperation
Summary
Public comment at the Feb. 17 council meeting included sharp divisions: faith leaders and advocates urged the council to take a stand against aggressive federal immigration enforcement, while other residents and former law enforcement speakers urged continued cooperation with federal partners to preserve safety and due process.
A contentious public-comment segment at the Feb. 17 Grove City Council meeting focused on how the city should relate to federal immigration enforcement.
Reverend Ronald Campbell told the council that local government should not defer moral responsibility to federal authorities and urged officials to state a clear position on ICE activity. “If you choose silence, you're standing and stating that political expediency is more important than moral courage,” Campbell said, calling on council members to…
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