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Residents ask Boonton council for guidance on lawful responses to ICE activity; council to explore options
Summary
An email from residents Maria Alisa and Eric Glatz asked the council for clear guidance and resources about lawful steps residents may take if Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducts operations locally; the mayor said a committee will study the issue but the council will not provide legal advice.
The Boonton Town Council on Feb. 2 received a written public comment from residents Maria Alisa and Eric Glatz asking for guidance about lawful actions community members may take if Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducts operations in or near town.
The email, read by the clerk, asked what rights residents have when witnessing ICE activity in public spaces, how community members can lawfully assist vulnerable people who lack signed judicial warrants, whether the town has existing policies or resources related to ICE presence, and whether the council could offer trainings or public forums to reduce confusion.
Mayor (S1) said the council would not offer legal advice but confirmed a committee has been convened to explore what the town can lawfully do and whether educational resources or forums would be appropriate. No formal policy change was proposed during the meeting; the committee will report back to the council for next steps.
The town did not identify specific legal authorities or a timeline for any recommendations in the meeting record.
