Town Hall on Immigration, Community Trust Held in La Vergne

Town hall on immigration, community trust held in La Vergne

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WKRN) — On Wednesday night, the La Vergne Police Department held a town hall to address immigration policy and build trust between members of the community and members of law enforcement. La Vergne Police Chief Christopher Moews began the meeting with a message to La Vergne residents that he wants to provide transparency between the department and the community. Moews added that at the moment, he senses fear and concern among L…

Spokane Valley needs more cops — but its immigration policy could get in the way

(The Center Square) – Around 20 officers short, Spokane Valley needs more funding to expand its police force, but the city might have shot itself in the foot with its

Wells halts ICE partnership after pushback from legislators, residents

The York County town's police chief said the department is taking a "wait-and-see approach" after state lawmakers introduced bills to prohibit local police from carrying out federal immigration policy.

Wells Police halts ICE partnership after pushback from legislators, residents

The York County town's police chief said the department is taking a "wait-and-see approach" after state lawmakers introduced bills to prohibit local police from carrying out federal immigration policy.

Wells Police pauses ICE agreement in light of pending legislation that would ban it

Wells resident Beth Allen speaks in opposition to the Wells Police Department contract with ICE during a Select Board meeting on May 6. (By Emma Davis/ Maine Morning Star)The only Maine police department that has contracted with federal authorities to assist with immigration enforcement is pausing its agreement to see if the Maine Legislature votes to ban such contracts. Wells Police Chief Jo-Ann Putnam announced Tuesday night during a Select Bo…

'Wait and see': Wells police put ICE partnership on pause

"At no point was there any intent on proactive immigration enforcement," Wells police Chief Jo-Ann Putnam said Tuesday during the town select board meeting.