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Public commenters press San Diego mayor and council to denounce ICE and protect immigrant residents
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Multiple public commenters at a San Diego City Council special meeting urged Mayor Todd Gloria and the council to take concrete steps to protect immigrant communities from ICE enforcement, criticized local law-enforcement cooperation, and said words alone are insufficient without policy directives and active city protection.
Public commenters at a San Diego City Council special meeting on Jan. 15 urged Mayor Todd Gloria and council members to condemn recent federal immigration-enforcement actions and to take immediate steps to protect immigrant residents.
Jean Wong, introduced for public comment by the city clerk, said federal agents recently shot a legal observer and named others she said were killed, adding, “They’re going to kill us. Here in San Diego, our residents are terrified.” Wong urged the mayor to meet community members…
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