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Red Bank leaders outline resources and police policy as ICE activity continues in town
Summary
Mayor William Portman convened a special briefing during the Red Bank Borough Council meeting to share legal and community resources for residents affected by recent ICE activity. Police Chief Frzy reiterated the department follows the Attorney General's Immigrant Trust Directive and said local officers do not participate in civil immigration enforcement.
Mayor William Portman paused regular council business to give residents information and immediate resources after multiple reports of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in Red Bank.
"I'm speaking about the immigration and ICE raids and everything that's going on in Red Bank right now," Portman said, and he announced a hotline operated by the American Friends Service Committee for people detained by ICE: 973-474-9861. He also urged residents to attend an AFSC informational call on Feb. 17 and to support businesses in affected neighborhoods that had seen declines in foot traffic.
Adriana, head of Recreation and Human Services, described steps the borough has taken to help…
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