Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Martinsburg resident urges Berkeley County planning commission to probe developer after alleged ICE enforcement on private property
Summary
A resident told the Berkeley County Planning Commission that an ICE enforcement action sent workers fleeing through his development and called for audits and developer bond reviews; commissioners said federal enforcement is outside their authority but can review developer compliance with land-use rules. No formal investigation was ordered.
Corey Rodriguez of Martinsburg addressed the Berkeley County Planning Commission during the meeting’s public-comment period, saying an immigration enforcement action earlier in January led to workers fleeing through Tuscarora Creek into his development and that “armed ICE officers” chased them across several properties. Rodriguez told the commission he does not want federal agents on his property and called for audits of developers, asking, “Who is responsible for making sure that they follow the laws?” He urged that the…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
