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Berwyn council adopts resolution urging federal agents to show visible identification during immigration enforcement
Summary
After public comments expressing concern about impersonation and Flock Safety data sharing, the City Council unanimously adopted a resolution urging federal leaders to prohibit law‑enforcement officers from concealing their identities and require visible identification during immigration enforcement.
The Berwyn City Council adopted a resolution urging federal leaders to prohibit law‑enforcement officers from concealing their identities during immigration enforcement and to require visible identification from agents.
Alderman Caldwell introduced the resolution and moved its adoption; the motion was seconded by Alderman Mike Pabon and carried on a roll‑call vote with councilors recorded as voting aye. Caldwell prefaced the resolution with a personal note about working with unaccompanied children and said the measure is about protecting people who come to the United States seeking safety: "I saw how much courage it takes for a child to leave their home... and [this resolution] says that when government exercises its power, especially the power to detain, it must do so," Caldwell said before voting aye.
Public commenters urged the council to pass the resolution and to act on related surveillance and community‑outreach issues. Daniel, a First Ward resident, told the council the measure is needed because impersonators sometimes pose as immigration agents and cited three national incidents of false impersonation, and he urged Berwyn to consider terminating its contract with Flock Safety, the automated license‑plate‑reader vendor. "I hope you all vote yes to pass Alderman Caldwell's resolution," Daniel said during public comment.
Luz Chavez, speaking for a local rapid‑response network, described recent enforcement activity in nearby suburbs and urged expanded Know‑Your‑Rights outreach: "Armed masked strangers and unmarked cars continue terrorizing our communities... This resolution ... is 1 important step in making our town a truly welcoming city," Chavez said.
Mayor Lovero said that if the resolution passes he will deliver it to federal legislators during an upcoming Washington, D.C. visit. The council did not take formal action on the Flock Safety contract during the meeting; the mayor and Commander Fellows said staff are reviewing the contract and will report back.
