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Residents urge Kent County to clarify policy on ICE detentions at jail
Summary
Multiple residents told the board they have seen or alleged detentions at the Kent County Jail tied to ICE I-247 requests, asked why people who posted bail were held for ICE, and urged commissioners to prohibit certain types of cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
Several community members used the general public comment period to urge the Kent County Board of Commissioners to clarify and restrict local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement after multiple speakers described cases in which people held in the Kent County Jail were detained for up to 48 hours on an ICE I-247 form and then transferred to federal custody.
Charles Snedeker said neighbors who had posted bail were detained and transferred into federal custody, asking, “Why are our county's resources being used to…
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