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Arevalo, Evelyn <br /> From: Gucci Mar < <br /> Sent: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 3:07 PM <br /> To: eComment <br /> Cc: Amezcua, Valerie; Bacerra, Phil; Phan, Thai; Penaloza, David; Lopez, Jessie; Hernandez, <br /> Johnathan <br /> Subject: Agenda Item 21: Sanctuary Policy Advisory Group <br /> Attention:This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. <br /> I am writing to express my strong support for moving forward with Agenda Item 21 and bringing back the Sanctuary <br /> Policy Advisory Group. In January 2017,the Council passed a robust Ordinance stating it would help craft policies to <br /> protect immigrants, and now the time to show you guys really meant that. <br /> As of 2022 (according to datausa) the number of people born outside of the U.S. make up about 40.9%of the population <br /> in Santa Ana,with the majority coming from a hispanic/latino background. And though it's been said that these ICE <br /> agents are coming for violent criminals only, it is not true. There is evidence to support that these agents have led their <br /> "investigations"through racial profiling while abusing power and have more of an incentive to meet a quota, then to <br /> actually keep people safe. <br /> A few examples: <br /> • Gehobani Ruiz- (Resident)AL-arrested & detained by ICE <br /> •Mother, Grandmother,Toddler- (Citizens) WI -arrested &detained by ICE <br /> •U.S. Military vet-(Citizen) NJ -arrested &detained by ICE...The Mayor of Newark, NJ issued a statement himself that <br /> the people of his city were being unlawfully terrorized by ICE <br /> Kids shouldn't have to worry during the school day whether their parent/s will be home or not. Residents of Santa Ana <br /> should feel safe in their city. A city that prides itself on uplifting its hardworking people &celebrating minorities,who <br /> make up almost half of our city's population. We love this city and we need the city to show us that it loves us back. <br /> I stand firm with Councilwoman Lopez's request for the advisory group to reconvene within 30 days to provide updates <br /> to the city and recommendations on ways they can better protect residents. <br /> I look forward to seeing the re-implementation of the Sanctuary Ordinance &Advisory Board and the role it will take to <br /> protect immigrant's rights in Santa Ana. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Mariajose Jimenez <br /> Santa Ana Resident <br /> 1 <br />