ICE raids, public health and the Israel-Hamas war dominated a recent town hall with Congressmember Sam Liccardo and Santa Clara County Supervisor Sylvia Arenas.

The political leaders, who represent South San Jose, met with dozens of residents Thursday at John Muir Middle School to listen to their concerns. People questioned how the county was supporting immigrants, demanded action regarding the plight of Palestinians in Gaza and were anxious about the federal government limiting vaccination accessibility.

“There’s a lot of understandable fear, deep concern and some anger — and all of it’s justified,” Liccardo told San José Spotlight. “We have a lot of work to do. The important thing is that people have an opportunity to have their questions addressed and to hear each other. We gain stren

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