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Bay City commission affirms constitutional policing in 8–1 vote after heated public comments
Summary
The Bay City City Commission adopted a resolution reaffirming constitutional policing and compliance with applicable law after extended public comment about immigration and public safety. Supporters said it formalizes current practice; one commissioner voted no, citing political risk to federal funding.
The Bay City City Commission voted 8–1 on April 6 to adopt a resolution affirming constitutional policing, community safety, and compliance with applicable law.
Supporters framed the measure as a reaffirmation of existing practice rather than a change in enforcement. "If you read the text of it, nowhere in there does it indicate that we'd be inviting such persons into our municipality," Commissioner Thornburg said, urging critics to read the resolution before judging it. Commissioner Cubitt said the resolution…
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