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Racine residents speak up in support of proposed ordinance addressing immigration enforcement in the city
['Lauren Sklba']
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RACINE — The City of Racine is considering a proposed ordinance to address immigration enforcement in the city and could vote on the measure Wednesday night.
Diana Valencia and Nate Ortiz were among 20 people who signed up to speak at a city meeting Monday in support of the proposal.
"I was really just surprised that so many people came out and spoke on behalf of this ordinance," she said.
TMJ4He acknowledged that fear has reached classrooms and students have organized rallies in response to immigration enforcement.
Mayor Cory Mason, who brought the ordinance forward, said it stems directly from residents asking where the city stands.