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Residents urge council to reject ICE 287(g) agreements; town officials say program is not under consideration
Summary
Several South Berwick residents used public comment to urge the council and police not to enter memorandums of agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under the 287(g) program. Town officials and the police chief said the town is not pursuing such an agreement and explained the approval process.
Multiple residents told the South Berwick Town Council on April 22 they oppose any local memorandum of agreement (MOA) that would deputize local officers for immigration enforcement under ICE's 287(g) program.
Brad (last name not given) read from the March 2025 MOA text to highlight financial obligations, quoting language that "participating law enforcement agency personnel will carry out designated functions at the law enforcement agency's expense, including salaries and…
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