Council’s 3-2 vote on ICE resolution sparks heated exchanges, emotional public comment, and disagreement over the county’s role
The Clark County Council voted 3-2 to move forward with a modified resolution addressing federal immigration enforcement activities, but not before more than an hour of intense public comment and a lengthy debate among councilors. Some anti-ICE activists said the language did not go far enough, while several law enforcement supporters argued the resolution risks dividing the community. Councilors also clashed over jurisdiction, racial profiling language, support for local law enforcement, and whether the county should “condemn” or simply say it is “alarmed” by reported ICE tactics. As the resolution heads toward a formal reading at the Feb. 17 meeting, we want to know: Did this debate and decision help unite Clark County — or deepen divisions?
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Clark County Council modifies language on its resolution on ICE activities in the region
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The Clark County Council’s 3-2 vote to move forward with a modified ICE-related resolution followed heated public comment and sharp debate among councilors.
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