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Council tables resolution opposing ICE operations after community presentations
Summary
Following a presentation from Pacific County Immigrant Support and public comments urging city opposition to ICE activities, the South Bend City Council voted to table a proposed resolution for further discussion; Councilor Davis abstained from the tabling motion.
The South Bend City Council on Jan. 26 heard a presentation from Tate Adams, Executive Director of Pacific County Immigrant Support, and multiple public commenters urging the city to oppose Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in South Bend. After discussion with Chief Stigall and councilors, Councilor Manlow moved to table the draft resolution for further review; the motion passed with four votes in favor and one abstention.
Adams introduced the resolution, and members of the public spoke in support. Katie O'Neil told the council, "it is not legal for local law enforcement to assist ICE with noncriminal investigations," and Diantha Weilepp said that "ICE should not be operating in South Bend," highlighting pressure on the local immigrant community. Councilor Davis, who was later recorded as an abstention on the tabling vote and is a member of Pacific County Immigrant Support, did not vote in favor of tabling. The tabling motion was recorded as Ayes-4, Noes-0, Abstain-1.
The council did not adopt the resolution at the meeting; members requested further discussion and review of legal and operational implications before any formal action. No formal timeline for reconsideration was specified during the meeting.
