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Residents and lawmakers press Livonia council to stop police contact with ICE as administration reviews policy
Summary
Hundreds of residents urged the Livonia City Council to direct the Livonia Police Department to stop contacting ICE and Border Patrol during traffic stops; the administration said it is reviewing relevant policies and has sought outside expertise but asked for more time rather than adopting a new rule tonight.
At the city council meeting, dozens of residents and two state-level elected officials urged Livonia leaders to stop the Livonia Police Department from contacting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or U.S. Border Patrol during traffic stops, saying the practice risks racial profiling and community trauma.
The council did not vote on a policy change. An attorney for the city told council members the administration had sent a letter and that the mayorand police were reviewing current policies; staff said they had reached out to outside experts and asked for more time to amend policies so they align with law and best practices.
Why it matters: Speakers said the city's practice affects public trust and public safety. Multiple speakers described…
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