Community leaders to issue plea on behalf of kids affected by ICE raids

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Community leaders are planning an emotional appeal to Charlotte City Council Monday night about the recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency arrests across the city.

The clock is ticking for the city to come up with a way to address the arrests, especially for the children who are impacted.

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A psychologist told Channel 9 children are some of the most vulnerable to raids, which can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder, problems sleeping and low grades.

Community advocates are asking people to share stories and write letter about their experiences, which will be presented to council members.

Leaders of the immigrant community issued a passionate plea for city council to do more and in response, Mayor Vi Lyles put together an immigration committee.

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The committee has been given 45 days to create a plan to find solutions to help those impacted.

More than 300 people showed up to a meeting held by the city's immigration committee last Thursday.

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