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Public Comment regarding Santa Cruz ICE raids on 02.13.17
On February 28, 2017 over 200 community members gathered at City Hall to address the recent ICE raids that occurred in Santa Cruz on February 13 in collaboration with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
As of 2.28.17, the date of this meeting, SCPD officials did not know the names or the total number of people taken during the ICE operation. The public connected the events that happened in our Santa Cruz community to State orchestrated disappearances of people in Latin American countries. Attendees of the meeting denounced the actions of the SCPD and called upon local representatives to take action.
Santa Cruz City Council unanimously voted to adopt a city ordinance with firm language regarding non-cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, providing funds for legal aid, and actively working to restore the community's trust.
Public Comment regarding Santa Cruz ICE raids on 02.13.17
On February 28, 2017 over 200 community members gathered at City Hall to address the recent ICE raids that occurred in Santa Cruz on February 13 in collaboration with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
As of 2.28.17, the date of this meeting, SCPD officials did not know the names or the total number of people taken during the ICE operation. The public connected the events that happened in our Santa Cruz community to State orchestrated disappearances of people in Latin American countries. Attendees of the meeting denounced the actions of the SCPD and called upon local representatives to take action.
Santa Cruz City Council unanimously voted to adopt a city ordinance with firm language regarding non-cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, providing funds for legal aid, and actively working to restore the community's trust.