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Council rejects resolution urging sheriff to comply with ICE detainers after public testimony
Summary
A resolution urging Sheriff Bill Redmond to "immediately come into compliance" with federal immigration enforcement was defeated 5-4 after extensive public comment and debate about law enforcement roles and an ongoing state lawsuit.
The St. Joseph County Council on March 11 rejected a resolution that urged Sheriff Bill Redmond to comply with federal immigration detainer requests, defeating the measure by a 5-4 vote after robust public comment and council debate.
Councilwoman Amy Drake introduced the resolution, which cited statements by Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita and alleged failures to honor multiple federal detainer requests. Drake framed the resolution as a call for the sheriff to cooperate with federal authorities "for the protection of all of our citizens." The resolution text asked the sheriff to "immediately come into compliance with state law, agree to cooperate and communicate with federal law enforcement," and to expedite resolution of the…
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