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St. Charles County council approves MOU allowing limited 287(g) task‑force cooperation with DHS
Summary
After extended public comment opposing local cooperation with ICE, the St. Charles County Council voted to authorize a memorandum of agreement under 8 U.S.C. §1357(g). County leaders said the agreement provides training and limited assistance; opponents warned it will undermine trust and impose costs and liability.
The St. Charles County Council on March 30 approved Bill 5474, authorizing the county executive to enter a memorandum of agreement with the Department of Homeland Security under 8 U.S.C. §1357(g) to participate in a task‑force model that includes immigration‑related training for county officers.
County executive and law‑enforcement leaders told the council the agreement is narrowly focused on training and administrative access. "More safe, definitely," Chief Frizz said when asked whether the agreement would improve safety. The chief and the county executive emphasized that the MOU "doesn't put us under ICE control," that officers retain their ordinary discretion, and that St.…
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