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Shelter Island board reviews draft regional task force on immigration enforcement
Summary
Board reviewed draft legislation to establish a community task force to advise on immigration enforcement operations without judicial warrants and to develop communication, safety and education protocols; members discussed membership, open-meetings implications and legal briefings.
The town board reviewed a revised draft of model legislation creating a community "public-safety task force" focused on immigration enforcement operations when no judicial warrants are produced. The proposed task force would include municipal representatives and community stakeholders and would be consulted about safety protocols to preserve public access to essential services during enforcement actions.
The draft says the task force "shall fully represent the full range of community stakeholders" and would offer recommendations regarding policies to protect access to education, health care and other critical services during operations. Board members discussed membership (town board representatives, police, school officials, community members), whether the task force would be subject to open-meetings law, potential budget needs for clerking and outreach, and coordination with police leadership.
Several members suggested an initial executive-session meeting with the chief and counsel to discuss legal implications and privacy-sensitive elements of the protocols, while others emphasized communication and education for the public about what actions are lawful and what bystanders should avoid. The board asked staff to consult with neighboring towns and return with coordinated language and an updated draft.
