Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7), Chair of the Public Safety Committee, and Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9) released the following statements in response to unprecedented actions by the federal government involving ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) and the Army National Guard.

“Seattle is facing many challenges from the federal government with respect to public safety, particularly with federal law enforcement. It is important for us as a city, and for me as Public Safety Committee Chair, to clarify our approach to public safety in Seattle and how it ties into our Seattle values. In short, the recent events that have led to uninvited federal intervention in major ‘blue’ cities throughout the country are unprecedented, lack a cohesive strategy, and are in

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