Immigrant Protection Ordinance
Summary
Allentown is weighing a new ordinance that would change how local cops and city resources work with federal immigration officials. It's a direct response to changing federal policies and could shake up day-to-day operations in the city.
At a glance
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Impact analysis
The city could face administrative costs to update protocols, and potentially deal with legal challenges or funding fights with the federal government.
Immigrant residents and their families who want to report crimes or use city services without worrying about federal immigration flags.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (2)
ICE arresta en Allentown a hombre señalado como presunto integrante de la pandilla Trinitarios
Agentes del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE) arrestaron en Allentown a un ciudadano de República Dominicana identificado por autoridades federales como presunto integrante de la pandilla Trinitarios.
Allentown, Pennsylvania, mulls ordinance to protect immigrants in response to President Trump's crackdown
Allentown, Pennsylvania, mulls ordinance to protect immigrants in response to President Trump's crackdown CBS News
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