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Residents press council for clearer separation rules, eviction protections and debt relief at immigration‑operations hearing
Summary
During a standing public hearing on federal immigration operations, residents urged the city to tighten separation ordinance language, clarify reporting and oversight, consider a targeted eviction pause and seek utility‑debt relief; the council continued the hearing to Feb. 4 and told residents to call 911 if they feel threatened.
Dozens of residents spoke at a standing public hearing on federal immigration operations, urging the St. Paul City Council to tighten the city's separation ordinance, improve transparency about contact between city departments and federal agents, and adopt immediate measures to protect residents who say they are living in fear.
Speakers described sustained sights of federal agents in neighborhoods, alleged rights violations and the resulting economic and social harm. Sarah Gardner urged clearer reporting requirements and oversight, saying…
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