New England Mayors Show Unity on Immigration Policies

Twenty-two mayors met in Providence on Wednesday to discuss shared regional concerns. The mayors all said they won’t work with ICE to deport immigrants without a judicial warrant but they can’t go against federal law and prevent ICE agents from doing their jobs

Mayor Smiley hosted 22 mayors and police chiefs on Wednesday to discuss issues such as immigration. The mayors came from every New England state except for New Hampshire.
Mayor Smiley hosted 22 mayors and police chiefs on Wednesday to discuss issues such as immigration. The mayors came from every New England state except for New Hampshire.
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Mayor Smiley hosted 22 mayors and police chiefs on Wednesday to discuss issues such as immigration. The mayors came from every New England state except for New Hampshire.
Mayor Smiley hosted 22 mayors and police chiefs on Wednesday to discuss issues such as immigration. The mayors came from every New England state except for New Hampshire.
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New England Mayors Show Unity on Immigration Policies
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A group of mayors and some of the police chiefs of 22 New England cities met in Providence Wednesday to discuss issues affecting the region. The mayors tried to present a unified message about policies on immigration amid uncertainty about the Trump administration.

When asked whether their cities have policies similar to Providence, where an ordinance prevents local law enforcement from working with federal immigration authorities who do not possess a judicial warrant, all 22 mayors raised their hands.

“We won’t ask for your papers,” said Mayor Mark Dion of Portland, Maine. “Just that phrase alone draws concern.”

This story was reported by The Public’s Radio. You can read the entire story here.

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