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Durham City Council meets Sept. 2 to vote on declaring Durham a “4th Amendment Workplace,” resisting unconstitutional federal raids. Public hearings include two major annexations in South Durham.

Wes Platt

01 Sep 2025 — 3 min read

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📅 Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025 | 🕐 7 p.m. | 📍 Durham City Hall & YouTube Live

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