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West Whiteland adopts policy barring township law enforcement from non-criminal federal immigration enforcement
Summary
The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved Resolution 2026-10, directing Township law enforcement and resources not to engage in enforcement of non‑criminal federal immigration laws; the resolution will be posted on the Township website with an explanation.
The West Whiteland Township Board of Supervisors unanimously enacted Resolution 2026-10 on Jan. 28, 2026, establishing a policy that Township law enforcement officers and Township resources will not be engaged in enforcement of non‑criminal federal immigration laws. Rajesh Kumbhardare moved adoption of the resolution; Libby Madarasz seconded and the board voted unanimously to approve it.
Board members recorded no public comment on the item during the meeting. According to meeting materials, the resolution and an accompanying explanation will be posted on the Township website to describe the reasons for its enactment.
The resolution was presented and acted on during the Board’s business session; affected policies and operational procedures for the Police Department were not supplied in detail during the discussion. The Board’s action was recorded as unanimous; staff did not list any immediate operational changes or additional training at the meeting. The board did not receive public comment on the resolution at the meeting.
Next steps noted by the Board: posting the resolution and explanation on the Township website. The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:47 p.m.
