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New Castle County police say they will not assist ICE on immigration enforcement; council expresses concern
Summary
County police told the Public Safety Committee they do not engage with ICE on immigration matters, described a recent incident where officers verified ICE credentials, and said the Office of New Americans will lead community outreach and informational town halls.
At a Feb. 10 meeting, Colonel Leonard told New Castle County council members that the county police department’s policy is not to engage with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on immigration‑related matters and that this mirrors guidance from the Delaware Association of Chiefs of Police.
"We do not engage with ICE on immigration related issues," Colonel Leonard said. He described a recent incident in New Castle County in which county officers were asked by a constituent to…
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