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Resident raises concern over ICE detention; mayor says city has not cooperated with ICE
Summary
A public commenter appealed to the council about a local resident detained by ICE and asked about police policy; the mayor said the city works with other law enforcement but has not cooperated with ICE.
During the public-comment period at the July 22 meeting, a resident asked the council to help secure the release of a man identified as Yuri, whom the speaker described as a U.S. citizen who had been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
The commenter said they had contacted U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer’s office and a state assembly member’s office and urged the council to clarify city police policy regarding interactions with ICE.
The mayor responded that the city’s practice is to "work with any law enforcement agency" and that the city works closely with county and state police, but added that, to the mayor’s knowledge, the city "has not been engaged with or interacted with or cooperated with ICE at all." The mayor offered the police chief’s contact information for anyone seeking more detail.
The speaker characterized the situation as "very concerning" and said due process should apply to all residents. No formal action was taken; the matter was raised as a public comment and the mayor directed the commenter to speak with the police chief if they wanted more specifics.
