West Chester council directs solicitor to draft ordinance requiring council approval for 287(g) immigration partnerships After extensive debate and public testimony, West Chester council voted to send to public hearing a proposed ordinance that would require borough council approval before the police department participates in any 287(g) cooperation agreements; the hearing was set for March 18 at 6:30 p.m.

West Chester Borough Council is taking a bold step towards transparency by drafting an ordinance that mandates council approval for police immigration enforcement agreements.

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