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Council notes reported ICE activity in St. James, says city not assisting enforcement
Summary
At the Jan. 6 meeting a council member acknowledged reports of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in the area and said the city had no prior knowledge and was not assisting ICE enforcement.
During member reports at the Jan. 6 St. James City Council meeting, a council member acknowledged reports of recent ICE activity in the area and stated the city had no prior knowledge of the activity and was not assisting ICE with enforcement. The speaker said the city recognizes the anxiety such news can cause and emphasized the municipal commitment to the safety, dignity and well‑being of community members.
The council did not provide additional details about the reported ICE activity on the record and did not indicate any formal action; the statement functioned as a public expression of concern and reassurance to residents. Staff or council indicated they were not coordinating with ICE on enforcement actions.
