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Paris resident asks council for help after local man detained by ICE; city says matter is federal

Paris City Council · July 27, 2026
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Summary

During citizen participation, Patty Lindley asked whether the city could assist Jose Fiscal-Belli, who is reported detained by ICE in Louisiana. The minutes state the City advised it is a federal matter and recommended contacting U.S. Rep. Mary Miller (IL-15).

Patty Lindley addressed the council during the citizen-participation portion to ask if the City could help José Fiscal-Belli, reported detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Louisiana. The minutes note City staff advised that immigration enforcement is a federal matter and recommended contacting the U.S. representative for assistance; the minutes name Rep. Mary Miller (Illinois' 15th congressional district) as the suggested point of contact.

The minutes record no follow-up action by the council. The entry clarifies the city's limited authority over federal immigration enforcement and directs the resident to higher-level federal representation rather than local intervention.

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