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Residents urge transparency, caution on ICE 287(g)-style agreement
Summary
During the citizens-present segment residents urged Mesa officials to reject or carefully limit an ICE 287(g)-style agreement, saying it would divert police resources and create legal and fiscal risk; speakers called for publishing stop/referral data to track outcomes.
Speakers during the citizens-present portion urged the council to reject or place conditions on a 287(g)-type immigration enforcement arrangement that would involve collaboration with federal immigration authorities.
Reggie Braun argued a task-force model would divert Mesa Police Department resources away from core policing tasks and expose the city to legal liability and fiscal risk, noting prior large fines in other jurisdictions and urging council to “protect your flock.” Braun said ICE prioritizes civil immigration enforcement and would not improve local crime outcomes while increasing litigation risk.
Elizabeth Lee, a nurse and community member, asked the city to publish stop, referral and detainer outcome data and warned that families already fear contacting police when immigration referrals are possible. She said local transparency about referrals and detention outcomes would help the council and public evaluate policy options.
Council did not take formal action on ICE policy during the meeting; citizens asked staff to provide information and for the council to consider data publication and clarity around referrals.
