Tag ICE

Anti-ICE protests, tensions grow

SPRINGFIELD – Hundreds of residents gathered peacefully outside Springfield City Hall on Friday, Jan. 30, to protest federal immigration enforcement and to express solidarity with fellow citizens in Minnesota. “What are we doing here today? Minnesota called, and we answered,” said Rob Fisette of the…

ICE raids have Springfield pleading for protection

SPRINGFIELD – Lately, the public comment portion of Springfield City Council meetings has been dominated by folks protesting the implementation and use of Flock police cameras or preserving the Springfield Library budget. The topic shifted at the Dec. 1 meeting, though, as folks from all…