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No anti-ICE zones, Paso Robles mayor agrees

January 20, 2026

Paso Robles Mayor John Hamon

Opinion by Paso Robles Mayor John Hamon

As mayor of Paso Robles, I want to reaffirm my support for the constitutional rights of all individuals to peacefully assemble, speak freely, and express their views. Peaceful civic engagement is a vital part of our democracy and an important way for community members to make their voices heard.

At the same time, it is essential that public safety and respect for the rule of law remain at the forefront. While lawful protest is protected, behavior that becomes violent or criminal, will place people at risk and may result in arrest and prosecution.

I strongly encourage everyone to exercise their rights responsibly and with care for others in our community.

I support the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s commitment to enforcing the law fairly and impartially, without regard to political viewpoints. Any individual charged with a crime is entitled to be treated with dignity and is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

I am also aware of questions regarding federal immigration enforcement and references to “ICE-free zones.”

Federal law applies nationwide, and local governments do not have the authority to prohibit lawful federal enforcement activity. While such terms may reflect values or concerns, they do not override federal jurisdiction.

Paso Robles is a strong, engaged community. I encourage residents to continue participating in civic life peacefully, respectfully, and safely.

As mayor, I remain committed to protecting constitutional rights, supporting public safety, and ensuring equal justice under the law for all.

 


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“It’s a crime to enter the country illegally under Title 8 United States Code 1325, and it’s really pathetic that any member of Congress [doesn’t] understand what the law says.” – Tom Homan, Border Czar


18 U.S.C. § 111 — Interfere, impede, or assault an ICE officer and you WILL be arrested.


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Good for Mayor Hamon. Finally a word out of City Hall regarding this issue. I hope his colleague, Kris “the Lawless” Beal, takes his advice and advises her willing accomplices on the far left of their responsibilities under Federal Law. Ms Beal needs to be reminded of the oath she swore, because it apparently means very little to her and remind her of her responsibilities as a public official. She also needs to be replaced when elections come up again! Her behavior crossed a major red line and should “never” be forgotten!


42

Oh no! He’s going to follow the Law!!!


18

Protesters know that when they block traffic or impede law enforcement they are breaking the law… but they are not arrested and prosecuted for that so they go a step further…. make arrests as soon as they block traffic and throw the book at them… they will learn…

Sure they have a right to protest but we have a right to move freely….


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Can we apply the same logic to the ICE agents when they unlawfully enter places without a warrant, kidnap citizens, detain people without due process, use excessive force, and follow blatantly unConstitutional orders? Just arrest them as soon as they start? Or are you saying when rights are being grossly violated we should just sit back and take it? (Asking for a friend since I’m lucky enough to be white.)


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Same old tiresome apologies and excuses for International Criminal Trespassers, aka illegal aliens. The Obiden Administration weaponized immigration for democrat political advantage at the ballot box and now they throw tantrums when the law is enforced. Democrats defending the indefensible.


31

If democrats didn’t have double standards, they’d have no standards at all.


IT’S SO OBVIOUS!!! Democrats stood firm on immigration law 15-20 years ago and now they are completely against enforcing immigration law!!!!


Absolutely ridiculous!!!!!


3

Care to share the name of just one citizen that ICE has kidnapped? Are you aware a person can be detained without due process. It happens everyday, people are detained to determine if a crime has been committed. Which orders are unconstitutional?, are you saying Obama also issued unconstitutional order when he deported 10x more criminals that Trump has so far?


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We sure can! However…they don’t do that, racist.


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If democrats didn’t have double standards, they’d have no standards at all!!!!!!


14

You must be guilt ridden living on stolen land eh whitey?


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The only ICE free zones are north of the U.S.-Canadian border and south of the U.S.-Mexico border and all need to clearly understand that.


“Federal law applies nationwide, and local governments do not have the authority to prohibit lawful federal enforcement activity”


30

Well said John. I commend you for being a mayor with common sense values and completely im support of constitutional rights.


Protest peacefully and don’t break the law. It’s simple.


“Federal law applies nationwide, and local governments do not have the authority to prohibit lawful federal enforcement activity”, politicians, officials, and local leaders NEED TO UNDERSTAND THIS COMPLETELY!!!!


26

Good for you, Mr. Mayor. Let’s just hope we don’t see a few hundred federal goons on your streets harassing honest folks. I pray for you and Paso Robles for what is likely coming next spring and summer.


-36

I hope we see those so federal agents you called “goons” on the streets of Paso Robles ASAP rounding up those that are here illegally.


And any libtard that wants to impede or obstruct their operations needs to get arrested and charged. And I hope and pray none of our local leftists are not stupid enough to drive their vehicle towards any federal officers because it could cost them their life!!!!!


I personally can’t wait to hear of ICE & DHS’s next sweep here locally. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!!


2

The good people of PR can only hope they do massive sweeps in town


21

Reasonable stance. Let the emotional rants commence.


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