East End public safety and accountability local law

OLA of Eastern Long Island's executive director urged the board to introduce the local law governing ICE enforcement, citing erratic raid activity disrupting public safety across the East End.

Said she opposes ICE staging at the local police department and asked the board to resist using local police for federal enforcement.

Urged passage of the resolution as a step toward protecting residents from unlawful ICE activity and limiting local resources for unconstitutional acts.

A local teacher and artist said the community is terrified and urged quick adoption to build transparency and trust between police and residents.

Supported the resolution and shared her grandmother's immigrant history to argue the town needs clear local law on ICE coordination.

A 25-year resident said Hispanic families and children are frightened by raids and asked the board for clear support and protection.

Described an ICE detention at the county court parking lot and asked for the board's support, specifically Councilman Rothwell's as Hispanic committee liaison; delivered remarks in English and Spanish.

Urged the town to follow Southold's example and plan for warrantless ICE raids that cause fear and chaos.

A mother of Riverhead students showed her passport and real IDs, saying transparency and agent identification requirements would give families peace of mind.

A Riverhead homeowner said ICE engages in lawless activity and urged the town to act to protect all residents regardless of skin color or language.

Described her volunteer rapid-response documentation work and urged the town to bar ICE from staging on town property and to demand judicial warrants.

A 25-year town resident said the resolution protects both the community and police officers, citing a friend's arrest while filming.

Described witnessing a detention at the county center and argued the resolution ensures trained professionals, not bystanders, handle these situations.

By Zoom from Virginia, thanked Councilwoman Waski for the Red, White and Blue dance and urged the town to prepare for mass deportation impacts, suggesting a stakeholder task force like Southold's.