DeKalb committee delays resolution condemning ICE raids for two weeks; unanimously adopts Black History Month observance

The DeKalb County Planning, Economic Development and Community Services Committee on Feb. 4 deferred for two weeks a countywide resolution condemning U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids held Jan. 26, 2025, so the law department can review the measure and work with the sponsor on language.

County Attorney Welsher told the committee, “We're taking a very close look at this. We would ask for a 2 week deferral on this to allow us to, take a hard look, work with the sponsoring commissioner to make sure we can meet her goals, and make sure we stay in line with, active state and, federal legislation on these same matters.”

Commissioner Long Spears, the sponsor of the resolution, said the measure is intended to “ensure we take care of all of DeKalb County's residents,” adding that the resolution affirms the county’s…