Good morning. Under the Biden administration, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol officers couldn’t make arrests in churches, schools and hospitals. These places, called “protected areas,” were off-limits for immigration enforcement.
Now, they’re fair game for an ICE officer to enter, writes Morgan Casey, as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security rescinded the protected areas order earlier this year.
CityView asked four formerly protected areas in Cumberland County about their policies should an ICE officer request access to their facilities to make an arrest. Most returned statements they would follow state and federal laws — language that immigrant advocacy groups found too vague to offer any real solace to residents concerned about deportation. Read more in our lead story.
Welcome to CityView Today. Also in today’s newsletter: the Lafayette Bicentennial Ball turns back time. Jeremy Gershman, a professional dance master, served as the Regency Society dance instructor during the recent Lafayette Bicentennial celebration in Fayetteville. Over the last month, those attending the event took dance lessons from Gershman, preparing to fully immerse themselves in the festivities. Plus, the Cumberland County Board of Education voted Tuesday to move forward with plans to assess and create a proposal for possible redistricting and consolidation of schools. We recap the meeting below.
Thanks for reading,
Maydha Devarajan
Interim Editor-in-Chief
Vague ICE policies from county organizations don’t protect residents, activists say
After reviewing the ICE policies given to CityView by three county departments and Cape Fear Valley Health, the ACLU of North Carolina and Siembra NC said the policies contain vague language and don’t offer enough protections to residents.
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Lafayette Bicentennial Ball turns back time
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Cumberland education board moves forward with assessing school consolidation
The Cumberland County Board of Education voted Tuesday to provide funding for the development of a blueprint for the future redistricting and consolidation of schools.
Events
THE LIBRARY SUPER SMASH BROS TOURNAMENT
- Where: West Regional Branch Library, 7469 Century Circle, Fayetteville
- When: 4-6 p.m. today
- What: A new challenger approaches! Get ready to spam your Kirby down at our Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament. We will be hosting a bracketed tournament (3 stock without items) to see whose Smash Bros. skills are up to snuff. For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727 ext. 1481.
R&B PAINT PARTY – BEYONCE VS USHER
- Where: 226 The Warehouse, 226 Donaldson Street, Fayetteville
- When: 7-9 p.m. today
- What: Come vibe with us at the R&B Paint Party – where music, art, and good times collide!
LINE DANCE LESSONS
- Where: Cadillac Ranch Fayetteville, 3101 Ft Bragg Road, Fayetteville
- When: 8:30-10 p.m. today
- What: Weekly line dance lessons with Lindsey! Lessons begin around 8:30pm and go until 10:00. We cover 3 lessons each week.
Obituaries
Jo Ann (McLean) Capps
Jo Ann (McLean) Capps, 87, of Fayetteville, died on March 11.
Cama Rouse Freeman
Cama Rouse Freeman, 79, of Clayton and formerly of Fayetteville and Hope Mills, died on March 9.
Louis Allen Besant Jr.
Louis Allen Besant Jr., of Fayetteville, died on March 4 at the age of 69.
Until tomorrow!
🚶♀️ Registration is open for the Cumberland County CROP Hunger Walk on March 30. Now in its 34th year, the Hunger Walk co-hosted by Hay Street United Methodist Church and First Baptist Church-Anderson will be held in downtown Fayetteville. The event raises funds locally and abroad for individuals facing food insecurity.
~ Maydha
