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Oakland County committee backs resolution supporting state bills on immigration enforcement as residents demand stronger county ban
Summary
The Legislative Affairs committee voted to recommend a resolution supporting three Michigan Senate bills that limit civil immigration enforcement in sensitive locations. Dozens of residents urged the board to adopt a separate, enforceable county ban on ICE activity, end a county data-sharing contract, and fund legal aid and food assistance.
The Oakland County Legislative Affairs & Government Operations Committee on Tuesday recommended a resolution backing Michigan Senate Bills 508, 509 and 510, which would limit civil immigration enforcement in designated sensitive locations, restrict disclosure of identifying information without a warrant, and require officers to wear identifiable uniforms.
Committee leadership read the resolution aloud and several commissioners expressed support, calling the bills a first step while indicating staff would continue to examine what additional county-level authority is legally available. "This is a small first step," one commissioner said, urging follow-up measures that would give the county more "teeth" to protect residents when possible.
The meeting then turned to an extended public comment period: more…
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