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"Clovis City Councilmember Lynne Ashbeck criticizes fellow councilmember Diane Pearce for non-sanctuary city idea.

Ashbeck says Pearce is trying to govern Clovis via social media by seeking individual attention.

Pearce responds, saying her goal is to 'push back on a state that handcuffs our law enforcement instead of criminals.'

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At the Feb. 4 council meeting, Pearce brought forth discussion to place the item on an agenda. She previously floated the idea on her social media pages. The remainder of the council balked at the idea, and the item won’t be on an agenda in the foreseeable future.

Although 'non-sanctuary' is somewhat undefined, it means working closer with federal immigration authorities. A state law limits the practice.

Mayor Vong Mouanoutoua said the only way such an item can make an agenda is with majority approval of the council.

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Clovis Police Chief Curt Fleming posted a Facebook message last week, clarifying the city’s immigration enforcement policy. The city complies with state law not to ask about immigration status nor enforce immigration law."

https://gvwire.com/2025/02/12/clovis-wrestles-with-fallout-from-non-sanctuary-city-idea/