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Residents urge Cary Town Council to oppose ICE expansion near Regency Parkway and Cocoa Booth Amphitheater
Summary
Dozens of residents and immigrant‑rights advocates urged the Cary Town Council on March 12 to publicly oppose expansion of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in Cary, calling for resolutions, studies of economic and educational impacts, and action beyond statements. The council took no formal action at the meeting.
Dozens of residents pressed the Cary Town Council on March 12 to take action against a potential expansion of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in town, saying recent federal enforcement rounds have damaged trust, reduced school attendance and hurt local businesses.
Felicia Moore, the first speaker called in for public comment, asked the council to bring “a resolution or make a statement of position” and to publicly vote so constituents know where members stand. “I would like to see everyone at the table vote yes or no,” Moore said, urging council members who have expressed concern to move beyond words.
Speakers described last November’s ICE activity in the region as a turning point. Maria Rouse, an…
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