Protections Against ICE Raids in Twisp Spark Dissent, But Most Signers Live Elsewhere
Signers to a resolution presented to the Twisp Town Council widely interpreted as protecting the rights of illegal immigrants reveals 73% with an address outside of Twisp or without a listed address. Kathleen Manseau, one of the organizers of the petition for Resolution #25-745, presented 128 names to the Twisp Town Council on May 13…
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Twisp Mayor to Present Amended Proclamation to Replace Controversial Resolution
Twisp Mayor Hans Smith amended a controversial resolution that aims to restrict immigration enforcement in the town of Twisp. Smith changed the…
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