During an operation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in San Jose, Mayor Matt Mahan stated that the police department would not assist ICE. He expressed hope that ICE would focus on serious criminals rather than law-abiding residents contributing to the community. Mahan's comments underscore the ongoing tensions surrounding immigration enforcement actions in local communities, highlighting a desire for prioritizing public safety over the enforcement of immigration laws affecting non-violent individuals.
SAN JOSE - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials were conducting an operation in the city on Sunday, Mayor Matt Mahan said in a statement.
Mahan added that San Jose police does not assist with ICE operations "in any way."
"I sincerely hope that ICE remains focused on enforcement actions related to violent and serious criminals harming our city, not neighbors who are contributing and law-abiding members of our community," Mahan said.
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