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Salem city councilors will vote tonight on declaring a state of emergency over the increase in immigration enforcement and arrests in Salem.

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City officials are limited in what they can do in response to federal government actions, as several reports to councilors make clear. The Salem Police Department, for instance, can’t enforce traffic laws or other local laws against immigration officials, according to a memo from City Attorney Dan Atchison. That’s because federal agents are generally immune from local prosecution while acting in an official capacity.

But the declaration does authorize training for city employees on how to respond of immigration agents show up at city facilities, and lets the city coordinate with community groups to respond to immigration arrests.

Here’s what to know if you’d like to watch or comment on the meeting.

Time and location: 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, at the Loucks Auditorium at Salem Public Library, 585 Liberty St. S.E.

Watch: The meeting will be livestreamed on YouTube in English and Spanish.

Comment: Sign up at the meeting to comment in person. To comment remotely, sign up on the city website between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Monday. For written comments, email [email protected] before 5 p.m. on Monday, or submit on paper to the Customer Service Center at 440 Church Street, Suite 500. Include a statement indicating the comment is for the public record.

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Salem city councilors to vote Monday on declaring state of emergency over ICE activity

A city emergency declaration would allow Salem to work with community groups for outreach and communication with people affected by ICE activity.

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New Marion County program supports youth in reducing violence, gang involvement

A new program at the Marion County Juvenile Department is working to intervene with teenagers and preteens involved in gangs before they commit more serious crimes. It’s run by au0026hellip;

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PHOTOS: Salem’s holiday parade lights up downtown

Hundreds of thousands of festive lights illuminated dancers, marching bands and other festive performers as Salem’s annual holiday lights parade returned Friday evening.

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Emergency shelters seek volunteers ahead of winter weather

Salem’s emergency warming shelters are seeking dozens of volunteers to help provide life-saving protection from the elements in the winter months.

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Salem city councilors to vote Monday on declaring state of emergency over ICE activity

New Marion County program supports youth in reducing violence, gang involvement

PHOTOS: Salem’s holiday parade lights up downtown

Emergency shelters seek volunteers ahead of winter weather

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