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Resident urges Belvidere City to prepare public notice on residents' rights if ICE visits
Summary
During public comment, resident Mitch McCauley asked Belvidere City to coordinate a public-service announcement—potentially countywide and with local media—to inform residents about their rights and how to respond if Immigration and Customs Enforcement appears in the area.
At the Feb. 2 Belvidere City Council meeting, resident Mitch McCauley urged city leaders to prepare a public-service announcement to inform residents about their rights and what to do "in case" Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) visits the area.
"People need to know their rights and stuff like that," McCauley said, adding that "it's never too early to plan." He gave his address as 1747 Pearl Street and suggested the city coordinate with county partners and local media such as WIFR to distribute information.
The comment was made during the public-comment portion of the agenda. The transcript records no pledge or commitment from council members or staff to take specific action in response to the request.
The remark was brief and framed as a suggestion to improve residents' preparedness and awareness; it did not include a request for a specific ordinance or appropriation.
The meeting proceeded to its next agenda items after the public comment period.
