Anger at Detroit police U-turn over officers’ call to border agents
The Detroit police's decision to reverse the firing of two officers for coordinating arrests with federal immigration agents has sparked backlash and accusations of succumbing to political pressure.
The Detroit Police Department's recent decision to reverse the firing of two officers who allegedly violated local law by collaborating with federal immigration authorities has incited significant public outrage. The officers in question had contacted Customs and Border Protection regarding suspects, primarily citing a language barrier as a reason for their involvement. This incident has intensified discussions around the role of local law enforcement in immigration enforcement, particularly amidst the Trump administration's immigration policy targets on sanctuary cities and local police cooperation with immigration enforcement.