Local officials: We will not cooperate with federal immigration enforcement

Panetta, local officials and nonprofit leaders vow to support immigrants as deportation fears persist

Local government and nonprofit leaders joined Rep. Jimmy Panetta Tuesday afternoon to reassure Santa Cruz County’s immigrant community that they are committed to supporting them as deportation fears continue.

Local officials: We will not cooperate with federal immigration enforcement

Local law enforcement, education and human services officials joined U.S. Rep. Jimmy Panetta on Tuesday to reassure immigrant families that local agencies will not participate in federal immigration enforcement, as officials described growing fear among residents seeking health care, education, housing and other services. Panetta convened leaders from Santa Cruz and Monterey counties following a closed-door roundtable in Cabrillo College’s Sesno…