Denver Mayor Addresses Incident with ICE and Suspected Gang Member
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston addresses a recent incident involving a suspected gang member who assaulted ICE agents after being released from Denver's custody, stating that it is the first problem they have encountered with their procedures of interacting with ICE. Mayor Johnston expresses openness to adjusting procedures for safety if needed.
Key Points
- 1,226 successful interactions with ICE before the recent incident
- Contacted ICE to discuss ways to improve the process
Pros
- Established policy of notifying ICE about individuals in custody
- Willingness to meet with ICE and adjust procedures for safety
Cons
- Incident involving suspected gang member assaulting ICE agents