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š± How ICE and antifa proclamations ignited a four-hour Battle Ground debate
Battle Ground, Washington Patch AM: a 3 min readWhat's up Battle Ground! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How ICE and antifa proclamations ignited a four-hour Battle Ground debate
- Why Battle Ground leaders moved to formally denounce Antifa this week
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? š¤ (Answer below!)
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š° News we're reading
ā¢ Battle Ground proclamations related to ICE, antifa draw protesters at City Hall (columbian.com) ā Battle Groundās mayor has introduced proclamations backing ICE and other law enforcement agencies while condemning antifa and political violence, sparking hours of heated public comment at City Hall. Residents packed a nearly four-hour council meeting as leaders debated whether such highly charged national issues belong on the local agenda. 
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ā¢ Battle Ground recognizes Antifa as Domestic Terror Organization (lynnwoodtimes.com) ā Battle Ground city leaders have formally adopted a proclamation recognizing the federal governmentās designation of Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization, reaffirming support for law enforcement and condemning political violence. The June 1 council meeting included a disruptive protesterās arrest and drew a packed audience as officials emphasized protecting peaceful protest while promising full prosecution for criminal acts. Ā Ā Ā
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