Resolution 2026-09 — masked agents

Returned to support the resolution, saying local governments must stand with vulnerable residents.

Thanked Council Member Carmona and supported the resolution, wishing it went further in directing sheriff protection.

Executive director of the Inland Empire Immigrant Youth Collective; said students at local high schools are expressing daily fear because of masked agents.

Political manager for the Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice; urged passage, saying masked agents act with disregard for the law.

Policy director with the YLAN Coalition; cited two kidnappings on Van Buren the prior Sunday and urged the council to act boldly.

Runs a community hotline for ICE sightings; said families are afraid to leave home and asked the council to pass the resolution.

Spoke in Spanish and English about constant fear of deportation and violence, asking the council to vote yes.

ACLU SoCal senior policy advocate; urged passage so local tax dollars and resources aren't used to assist federal operations.

Youth organizer with the Immigrant Youth Collective; said fear is lowering school enrollment and hurting all students, urging passage.

Seven-year resident and food vendor; said enforcement fears have crushed her sales and the local economy, and asked the council to approve the resolution.