Amid escalating concerns over claims the Alexandria Sheriff’s Office is cooperating with U.S. Immigration and Customs enforcement, the Alexandria City Council hosted a hearing Saturday where city leaders and dozens of community members voiced their opposition to the allegations of cooperation.

“Please end the Sheriff's Department collaboration with ICE,” one speaker said

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“I have never seen the level of terror in this country, this country which is supposed to be a country of safety, and now we’re no longer seeing that.” another speaker said.

At the center of the claims is Alexandria Sheriff Sean Casey. Residents allege Casey's department is voluntarily cooperating with ICE agents.

“Unfortunately, Sheriff Casey has dou

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