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Oak Park issues formal policy: city will not assist ICE without a judicial warrant, officials reassure residents
Summary
Oak Park city officials read a formal statement saying the city and its public safety department will not cooperate with ICE absent a valid judicial warrant; the announcement drew a large public turnout and questions about officer training and how the city will publicize the policy.
Oak Park city officials on Feb. 2 read a formal statement clarifying that the city and its public safety department will not enforce federal civil immigration law unless required by law or presented with a judicial warrant, and that the city will not enter into a 287(g) agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
City Manager Tongate read the statement at the start of the city‑manager portion of the meeting, telling residents: "the city of Oak Park and our public safety department want to assure the community that ICE has never contacted our department for any type of assistance nor have we provided it." Director of Public Safety Cooper later reinforced that commitment, saying the department "will continue to…
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