ICE enforcement

Urged the council to speak up for immigrant families separated by ICE arrests, saying children are losing parents and history will judge who stayed silent.

Criticized ICE detentions in Ventura County and sarcastically suggested placing 'In God We Trust' on ICE vehicles, referencing earlier chamber discussions.

Stella questioned whether sharing ICE locations to block enforcement truly 'loves thy neighbor,' argued detention centers shouldn't be called concentration camps, and asked the council to display 'In God We Trust' in the chambers.

Called immigrant workers the engine of California's economy and said constitutional rights are being violated; opposed the construction of detention facilities.

Presented economic data on undocumented workers' $3.3 billion contribution to Ventura County GDP and business losses from ICE raids, urging the council to act to slow raids and protect families.

Shared her family's immigrant history and criticized ICE tactics, saying the current pathway to citizenship has disappeared and enforcement is dividing families.

Thanked the council for prior support, then showed photos of unmarked ICE vehicles in the county and shared the 805 UndocuFund hotline number for residents to report sightings.

Argued ICE operations involve racial profiling and warrantless arrests, cited national detention statistics, and asked the council to do everything legally permitted to hold ICE accountable.

Cited federal court findings against DHS practices and testified that residents in the Conejo Valley, including minors and citizens, are being questioned; urged the council to support local policies protecting constitutional rights.

Quoted the city's vision statements about being a welcoming community and asked how the city will protect Thousand Oaks families and children living in fear, while thanking the city for red cards.

Pushed back on critics, arguing arrests are lawful rather than 'kidnapping,' and criticized a proposal to replace dwindling gas tax revenue with new taxes, suggesting budget cuts instead.

Defended ICE enforcement as lawful and criticized immigration critics; returned during the energy hearing to oppose the EV/solar project, calling climate spending a financial scandal.

A 27-year resident and minister, said she is angry about detentions and urged the council and residents to act in support of immigrants.

Said roughly 50 neighbors have been detained, thanked Councilmembers Newman and Gutierrez for speaking up, and asked the whole council to show support for immigrant residents.

Voiced support for ICE and asked for 'In God We Trust' displays in public facilities.

Thanked councilmembers who have acted, noted only two responded to her email, and supported calls for a policy barring city property use for immigration enforcement.

Described witnessing a kidnapping by ICE outside the Newbury Park facility and said children waiting for the bus are terrified.

Compared ICE detentions to the Holocaust and urged the council not to be bystanders.

Reported three additional ICE detentions in the city and asked the council to remove the ICE office from Newbury Park.

Defended ICE enforcement as lawful, objected to Holocaust comparisons, and asked for 'In God We Trust' displays and a July 4 patriotic sing-along.

Asked the council to adopt a formal ordinance restricting city resources from immigration enforcement without a judicial warrant, and submitted draft language.

A volunteer with 805 UndocuFund reported 11 new ICE detentions since the last meeting, bringing the total to 44, including two U.S. citizen brothers, one a Newbury Park High student.

Described ICE stops of local workers and criticized dehumanizing treatment of detainees, saying community oversight of enforcement is necessary.