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Public commenter urges Cambria to push back on ICE activity at county level
Summary
A local resident told the board that ICE enforcement tactics amount to 'violent attacks and kidnappings' and urged the district to adopt language from a state resolution and to advocate on behalf of Cambria residents.
Christine Heinrichs used the public comment period to press the board to take a public stance against federal immigration enforcement tactics she described as abusive and constitutionally suspect. She told the board: “Immigration and customs enforcement agents continue their violent attacks and kidnappings.”
Heinrichs urged board members to watch a League of Women Voters webinar and to consider language adapted from a state resolution that would assist the district in confronting the issue. She argued local elected officials and law enforcement should ensure that federal agents do not operate 'above the law' and recommended scrutiny and possible local measures to protect polling places and residents. The board did not take action; the comment was entered into the public record for future consideration.
