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Lansing council adopts resolution opposing ICE officers' use of face coverings that conceal identity
Summary
Lansing City Council on Jan. 26 adopted a late resolution opposing the use of masks or face coverings by ICE officers that conceal identity during civil immigration enforcement in the city, urging the mayor and city attorney to work with immigrant‑rights experts on a policy; the measure was presented as a non‑enforceable statement of opposition.
Lansing City Council voted unanimously Jan. 26 to adopt a late resolution formally opposing the use of masks or other face coverings by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers that conceal identity during civil immigration enforcement activities in the city.
Council Member Pelotonico introduced and read substantive portions of the resolution, saying the measure aims to protect transparency and public trust. The resolution notes concerns that obscured identification can “undermine transparency,…
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