D.C. police to increase cooperation with ICE as part of Trump's crackdown
The policy allows the Metropolitan Police Department to share information and assist Immigration and Customs Enforcement with transportation of detainees, Chief Pamela Smith said.
- Washington, D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith issued an executive order allowing officers to notify ICE about undocumented immigrants during traffic stops, as reported by NBC affiliate News 4.
- This new policy marks a shift from the previous stance, allowing potential deportations of immigrants who have not committed crimes.
- President Donald Trump federalized D.C.'s police department and deployed National Guard troops, despite low crime rates, according to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi.
- Mayor Muriel Bowser stated that D.C. will not be labeled a sanctuary city, despite some cooperative actions with ICE.
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As federal activity takes root in DC, police chief orders cooperation with federal agents
The Washington, D.C., police chief ordered more cooperation between her officers and federal immigration officials as President Donald Trump's law enforcement takeover of the nation's capital took root Thursday.
DC Police Chief Authorizes Officers To Share Some Information With ICE, Walking Back Sanctuary City Policies
Washington, D.C., police officers are now authorized to alert federal immigration authorities about individuals not in custody and help ICE transport detained suspects, Chief of Police Pamela Smith said Thursday in an executive order, backpedaling on the city's longstanding sanctuary city policies.The post DC Police Chief Authorizes Officers To Share Some Information With ICE, Walking Back Sanctuary City Policies appeared first on .
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