Mayor allegedly followed hairstylist, mistaking him for ICE agent

The short version
- The mayor of Kerman, near Fresno, allegedly followed a hairstylist for 25 minutes in her car.
- She accused the man of secretly acting as an ICE agent during the encounter.
- The man involved is identified as a hairstylist, not an immigration enforcement officer.
- The incident occurred earlier this month in the Fresno area.
- The mayor's actions were described as part of a 'role-playing' scenario by one outlet.
What we don’t know yet
- The exact reason for the mayor's suspicion is not explained.
- Whether any formal investigation or disciplinary action is underway.
- The mayor's full name or official title is not provided in the articles.
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