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Polk County approves participation in ICE 287(g) jail notification program after heated public comment
Summary
Following extended public comment expressing fear and due-process concerns, Polk County commissioners approved a resolution authorizing participation in the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement 287(g) warrant service officer program and to pursue related state grant funding.
Polk County commissioners voted to approve a resolution authorizing the county27s participation in the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement 287(g) warrant service officer model and to allow the county judge to execute related agreements, drawing extended public comment and sharp disagreement at the Feb. 10 meeting.
Opponents in the packed public-comment period urged delay or rejection, citing allegations of constitutional violations and harm in ICE custody. "People are being abused in ICE facilities," said Jennifer Knapp, who asked commissioners to "either just say no to this or at least delay it so you can get these questions answered." Carolyn Bischoff, a former educator, warned that "children who will likely…
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