County Jail Immigration Enforcement Agreement (ICE 287(g))

Spoke on behalf of Lisa Bialas urging the commissioners to end the ICE contract and calling attention to federal immigration policies.

Shared stories of Haitian immigrants impacted by local immigration enforcement and questioned the county's collaboration with ICE.

Thanked Commissioner Rogers for meeting previously and cited crime statistics showing lower crime rates among immigrants.

Compared immigrant deaths in ICE custody across different presidential administrations and argued against the 287(g) contract.

Displayed a Haitian flag and implored commissioners to place a temporary hold on the sheriff's ICE contract.

Reported that immigration enforcement actions have negatively affected local businesses and workers in his community.