The Salem City Council voted to reaffirm the city's inclusive status and move forward with declaring a state of emergency due to ICE activity. The vote followed hours of public testimony, with many residents describing fear and disruption caused by recent immigration arrests in the region. Recent ICE operations in the area have led to dozens of arrests, causing significant fear and economic impact in local communities. About 200 people filled Salem City Council chambers Nov. 24 as the council voted 7-2 to reaffirm Salem as an inclusive city and voted 7-3 to move forward with declaring a state of...