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Zuniga, Diana <br /> From: Nelson Rodriguez < <br /> Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2025 2:51 PM <br /> To: eComment <br /> Subject: Public comment 6/17/2025 <br /> Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana.Use caution when opening attachments or links. <br /> Good evening Madame Mayor, City Councilmembers, and City Staff, <br /> My name is Nelson Rodriguez, and I am a resident of Santa Ana in ward 2. I'm speaking today to <br /> respectfully request that the City of Santa Ana implement a community alert system to notify residents <br /> when Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations are occurring in our area. <br /> Many Santa Ana residents live in fear of unexpected enforcement actions, which continues to <br /> separate families, disrupt livelihoods, and erode trust between immigrant communities and local <br /> government. A transparent alert system-similar to how we are notified of emergencies or safety <br /> concerns-would allow residents to make informed decisions and take necessary precautions to <br /> protect themselves and their families. <br /> This is not about obstructing federal law; it's about ensuring due process and human dignity. <br /> Our community deserves to know when potentially life-altering actions are happening in their neighborhoods. <br /> Cities like Los Angeles and others across the country have begun exploring or implementing similar <br /> approaches. Santa Ana can and should lead in protecting the safety and well-being of all its residents. <br /> I urge the Council to explore policy options or partnerships that would allow Santa Ana to notify <br /> residents-via text, email, or app alert-when credible reports of ICE activity are confirmed in our area. <br /> Thank you for your time, and I hope you'll take this important step to keep Santa Ana a place where <br /> all families feel safe and informed. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Nelson Rodriguez <br /> 1 <br />