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Bangor council defeats resolution on cooperation with ICE after hours of public comment
Summary
The Bangor City Council voted 3-5 on Oct. 15 to reject Resolve 25-300, a measure meant to reaffirm the city's process and limits for cooperation with federal immigration enforcement after extensive public testimony both for and against the proposal.
The Bangor City Council on Oct. 15 defeated Resolve 25-300, "Reaffirming safety, trust and community priorities in local enforcement policies," by a 3-5 roll-call vote after more than an hour of public comment from residents and advocates.
The resolution, advanced by Councilor Beck, would have formalized a requirement that any cooperation agreement between the Bangor Police Department and federal immigration authorities be subject to an open process and multiple layers of municipal review. Proponents said the measure aimed to preserve community trust and protect civil rights; opponents said it was unnecessary and could impede public-safety cooperation.
Councilor Beck moved passage of the resolution. After extensive public comment, the council held a roll-call vote: Councilor Beck, Councilor…
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