City Manager of Worcester, Massachusetts bans police and city agencies from cooperating with ICE, emphasizing that immigration status should not impact treatment of residents or suspects. The order also prohibits holding suspects on immigration detainers.
Key Points
City Manager of Worcester, Massachusetts issued an executive order banning cooperation with ICE
Emphasizes that immigration status should not impact how residents are treated
Prohibits holding suspects on immigration detainers
Pros
Protects residents from potential mistreatment based on immigration status
Ensures city agencies focus on local law enforcement rather than federal immigration enforcement
Cons
May face backlash from federal government or supporters of strict immigration enforcement policies