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Council hears calls for special meeting after residents report increased immigration enforcement
Summary
Residents and at least one council member urged the City of St. Peter to hold a special meeting to address recent increases in immigration enforcement activity and its local effects; staff outlined the 72‑hour notice requirement and suggested possible agenda items including police briefing and rules about federal use of public facilities.
A resident and multiple council members told the St. Peter City Council on Jan. 12 that recent immigration enforcement activity in town has created fear and disruption, prompting requests for an expedited council response.
During public comment, resident Trish Hiscock Austin thanked Council member Carrie for calling attention to what she described as a recent uptick in enforcement and said she supported a special session so the city can "address, think about, reflect, act on ways that we can increase safety" and increase belonging for residents (Trish Hiscock Austin).
Council member Carrie told the council she emailed City Administrator…
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