Arlington County Police and Immigration Restrictions

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Arlington County, Virginia is considering putting more restrictions on police working with federal immigration authorities, sparking debate among board members and residents.

Key Points

  • Board members in Arlington County are considering eliminating provisions that allow local police to inform ICE when they arrest illegal aliens
  • Advocates argue that informing ICE can put certain aliens at risk and are pushing to protect them
  • Residents like Audrey Clement have raised concerns about public safety if Section 7 is repealed
  • The county has a history of restricting ICE access to criminal illegals and prosecuting police officers who cooperate with ICE

Pros

  • Protecting undocumented immigrants from potential deportation
  • Maintaining trust between local law enforcement and immigrant communities

Cons

  • Potential risk to public safety if dangerous individuals are not reported to ICE
  • Concerns about releasing criminal aliens back into the community