The City of Tucson said Monday it is closely monitoring federal actions nationwide and has a response plan to protect community safety and constitutional rights, according to a statement attributed to the City of Tucson.
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City officials said the National Guard is not currently deployed in Tucson and that no deployment has been announced. Leaders added they are prepared to respond — including pursuing legal action — if federal troops were sent to Tucson without a request from the City or the State of Arizona. The City noted recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in the area but said it does not condone actions that create fear in the community…