Trenton City Council
Coverage of Trenton City Council in the Nexus archive.
- Trenton City Council votes to prevent its police department from assisting ICE
Trenton City Council voted 4-2 to pass an ordinance preventing local police from assisting ICE during civil immigration enforcement. The measure excludes a provision sought by advocates to block honoring immigration detainers. Council members Teska Frisby and Crystal Feliciano opposed the ordinance, citing concerns about external influence and policy consistency.
- Trenton City Council delays vote on ICE cooperation ban after pushback on immigration detainers
Trenton City Council delayed a vote on a bill to prohibit police cooperation with ICE on immigration detainers after tensions arose during a meeting. Activists, including David Schraeger of Resistencia en Acción New Jersey, argued for banning detainer compliance without judicial warrants, while the American Immigration Council noted such compliance is voluntary. A person was arrested for refusing to leave the council chambers following the debate.