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Resident urges Dublin to adopt welcoming resolution amid local ICE activity
Summary
Resident Nader Zidan told council about rising ICE and CBP enforcement locally and nationally, described resulting fear in immigrant communities, and asked Dublin to adopt a resolution—similar to Worthington's—condemning racism and affirming the city as welcoming.
During the public‑comment period, Dublin resident Nader Zidan urged council to respond to recent immigration‑enforcement activity affecting local families.
"These actions, driven by anti immigrant sentiment, have caused fear and distress in our communities, tearing families apart and destabilizing neighborhoods," Zidan told council, recounting recent ICE activity in Central Ohio and urging Dublin to adopt a statement affirming support for immigrant residents. He referenced Worthington's recent resolution condemning racism and called for Dublin to pass a similar statement to reassure students and families.
The mayor asked the chief to meet with Mr. Zidan and share the department's response and staff committed to following up. The council did not take immediate regulatory action during the meeting; Zidan's remarks were received as a public comment and staff follow-up was requested.
