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Residents contest Riverton's 287(g)-style cooperation with federal immigration agents; mayor and chief defend public-safety aims
Summary
Multiple residents urged the council to reject the city's memorandum of agreement that enables local cooperation with federal immigration authorities; the mayor and police chief said the agreement improves public safety, clarifies when federal involvement occurs and does not impose costs on the city.
A significant portion of the Sept. 16 public comment period centered on the city's memorandum of agreement that authorizes local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement (commonly discussed by commenters as an "287(g)"-style partnership). Several residents urged the council to oppose or rescind the arrangement, saying it damages trust between immigrant communities and local law enforcement, risks racial profiling and harms community cohesion.
Speakers and concerns: Mara Zenger (speaker) urged the council to reject the program, citing research that programs like 287(g) reduce cooperation with police,…
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