Demand to End County ICE 287(g) Agreement

Urged the commissioners to end the county's ICE contract, speaking about the tragic death of Pierre Damas Bell and the human toll of deportation policies.

Stated that commissioners have been given enough reasons to end the ICE contract and urged them to act despite political considerations.

Voiced opposition to the 287(g) contract and expressed sadness over the death of Pierre Damas Bell, condemning toxic stress and fast-tracked deportations.

Reflected on historical symbols of the horrors of war and argued that Pierre Damas Bell's death should be the turning point to end the ICE contract.

Shared Governor Mike DeWine's comments calling Pierre Damas Bell's death a horrible tragedy and questioning mass deportations.

Read powerful words reflecting the humiliation and fear experienced by young immigrants under electronic monitoring, asking the board to end the ICE contract.

Drew parallels between her own teenage son and Pierre Damas Bell, questioning whether commissioners would protect constituents in similar situations.

Argued that Butler County is currently providing sanctuary to ICE rather than protecting citizens, and asked the board to cancel the contract.

Asked commissioners what it will take for them to end the ICE contract, questioning if there is any limit to what they will overlook.

Hand-delivered copies of the Journal News featuring coverage and opinion columns about Pierre Damas Bell to the commissioners.

Spoke about historical parallels to persecution and torture, noting that victims' despair is often mischaracterized as personal choice.