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Residents press Arlington County Board to review trust policy and limit local cooperation with ICE
Summary
Several residents and community groups urged the Arlington County Board to revise the county 'trust policy' and to stop cooperation with federal immigration enforcement; the board confirmed it is reviewing the policy and said staff will examine a FOIA request cost and related community concerns.
A substantial block of public comment at the April 5 Arlington County Board meeting focused on immigration enforcement and the county’s “trust policy,” with multiple speakers urging the board to restrict cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and increase transparency.
Board statement and context: Board Chair Takis Carantonis opened public comment by reading a statement indicating the county board is reviewing the Arlington County trust policy in response to “significant shifts in national immigration enforcement policies” and growing resident concern. The statement said the review is motivated by concerns about due process and constitutional rights and invited residents to speak…
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