SHOCKER: Democrat-Run Danbury Votes to Put Non-Citizens in Police Uniforms After ICE Raids — Mayor Who Grew Up Illegal Cheers the Move
While federal agents were still rounding up illegal aliens in western Connecticut, the Democrat-dominated Danbury City Council voted 18-2 to let non-citizens pin on a badge and police American citizens. The post SHOCKER: Democrat-Run Danbury Votes to Put Non-Citizens in Police Uniforms After ICE Raids — Mayor Who Grew Up Illegal Cheers the Move appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
TL;DR
- Danbury City Council voted 18-2 to allow lawful permanent residents and DACA recipients to become police officers.
- Mayor Roberto Alves, who grew up undocumented, supports the ordinance.
- Applicants must still pass background checks and other required screenings.
- Opponents argue that non-citizens should not hold authority over citizens.
- Similar measures have been adopted or considered in Seattle and Illinois.