ICE raids, public health and the Israel-Hamas war were central topics at a town hall attended by Congressmember Sam Liccardo and Santa Clara County Supervisor Sylvia Arenas. Dozens of South San Jose residents raised concerns about immigrant support, Gaza, and federal moves affecting vaccination access. Liccardo pledged legal action with nonprofits against federal immigration measures, including challenges to attempts to invalidate birthright citizenship and to sharing Medi-Cal data with DHS. Arenas described county investments in legal support, the Rapid Response Network and Know Your Rights campaign, and warned that fear of deportation is causing chronic absenteeism and academic setbacks among children.
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 strength by understanding that we're not the only ones who feel afraid or feel angry, and I certainly benefit from understanding what folks are most concerned about."
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