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Barrington trustees debate a local ordinance limiting village property use for immigration enforcement; staff to draft revised ordinance and resolution
Summary
Trustees opened discussion Nov. 10 on an ordinance to restrict the use of village property for civil immigration enforcement after public comment both supporting and questioning the utility of a local policy.
Trustees opened discussion on an ordinance proposed to amend the Village Code to restrict the use of village property for civil immigration enforcement. The item drew extended debate from trustees, legal counsel, village staff and members of the public.
Several residents urged a codified local policy. "Passing one here, which show Barrington values trust, safety, and inclusion, would show Barrington values that every neighbor belongs," said Michelle Beckmeyer during public comment. Jim McGrath, speaking from the audience,…
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