Immigration resources item 18

Called the resource list a no-brainer, saying scared people need education and information regardless of political views.

Recounted a youth athlete whose legally-present mother was detained on a retaliatory tip, leaving the family afraid, and asked the city to provide basic resource information.

A former librarian said information is non-partisan and described her legal-resident neighbors being afraid to drive or shop in Mission Viejo.

Shared that her house painter of 30 years was deported within a week despite no record, and argued education and resources are needed just as they were for heart health.

Spoke from her Catholic faith, citing bishops and theologians, saying defending human dignity is not politics.

Urged the council not to support anything that helps undocumented immigrants evade federal enforcement, called the Rapid Response Network a conspiracy to obstruct law enforcement, and said those here illegally should be removed.