East Hampton Officials Assure Residents Local Police Will Not Enforce Immigration Detainers

Authorities clarify that undocumented workers will not face deportation through local law enforcement, emphasizing focus on criminal matters and community safety.

• East Hampton police chiefs stated they lack authority to enforce federal immigration laws and will not honor ICE detainers or administrative warrants.
• Local officials held public meetings to reassure residents that undocumented workers, many employed in domestic and service roles, are not targeted for deportation.
• Authorities emphasized that their cooperation with federal agencies is limited to criminal matters involving judicial warrants.
• Community leaders aim to ensure undocumented residents feel safe reporting crimes or emergencies without fear of deportation.
• The meetings reflect ongoing local resistance to federal immigration enforcement policies, contrasting with stricter measures in other parts of Long Island.

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