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West Chester council directs solicitor to draft ordinance requiring council approval for 287(g) immigration partnerships
Summary
After extensive debate and public testimony, West Chester council voted to send to public hearing a proposed ordinance that would require borough council approval before the police department participates in any 287(g) cooperation agreements; the hearing was set for March 18 at 6:30 p.m.
West Chester Borough Council on Feb. 18 voted to direct the borough solicitor to draft an ordinance that would require council approval before the West Chester Police Department participates in any 287(g) immigration enforcement cooperation agreement. Council also set a public hearing on the proposed ordinance for March 18 at 6:30 p.m.
The item generated the meeting’s most sustained debate. Supporters said an ordinance would provide transparency and a formal check on future administrations. Public commenter David Keim said the…
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