Resolution Pushed as Asheville Officials Brace for Possible ICE Deployment
By Marge | Published 2025-11-18T19:17:08.333+00:00
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Asheville -- November 18, 2025: Following reports that Asheville could be a specific target for the deployment of federal immigration agents, Asheville City Council member Kim Roney spearheaded a press conference on Monday, November 17, 2025, calling for a swift resolution.
The proposed measure aims to formally prohibit U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol from using city-owned property for civil enforcement operations.The move, announced amid rising community anxiety, is intended to reinforce local priorities, protect residents’ civil rights, and rebuild public trust in the wake of reports of increased federal activity elsewhere in the state.Blocking Federal Use of City ResourcesThe resolution is designed to keep federal immigration age