Jacob Frey: “He wanted people to call 911 without the fear that they…”

“Why? Because he wanted everybody to feel comfortable calling 911 when they were witnessing a crime. He didn't want people living a life as a vigilante. He wanted people to call 911 without the fear that they would get deported based on their documentation status. That's not even a moral issue there. That's just smart policy to achieve safety in a city.” (14:07–14:14)

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