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Hennepin County board denounces ICE enforcement tactics and orders weekly operational updates
Summary
The county adopted a multi-clause resolution denouncing recent ICE enforcement actions in Minnesota, called for independent review of the death of Renee Nicole Goode, and directed administration to deliver weekly updates and seven specific operational steps to protect workers, residents and county services.
Hennepin County commissioners unanimously approved a resolution on Jan. 13 denouncing what they described as violent or constitutionally questionable actions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and directing county administration to establish a structured response with weekly updates.
The resolution's sponsors — Commissioners Fernando, Conley and Edelson — said the measure was intended to protect residents and county workers and to create a clear operational record for coordination and oversight. Commissioner Fernando summarized the resolution's seven requested outcomes for administration: a cohesive communications…
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