City Leaders Address Federal Operation in Columbus

City of Columbus · December 19, 2025

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Opening: mayor frames federal presence as unwelcome

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Mayor Ginther opened the press conference saying federal immigration enforcement operations may be taking place in Columbus, calling them an "unwelcome intervention," and asserting the city is already safe. He warned such operations could erode trust between residents and local law enforcement and urged calm.

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Mayor Ginther and city leaders confirmed federal immigration enforcement activity in Columbus, urged residents not to panic, reiterated a 2017 executive order limiting city assistance to civil immigration enforcement, and outlined resources and steps residents should take; no formal city action or vote was taken.

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