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ICE Offers Liability Insurance to Local Officers | Philadelphia News
ICE is rolling out a new financial safety net for local cops helping with immigration arrests—offering up to $500K in liability insurance coverage, paid for by ICE with a $250 annual reimbursement. The move aims to ease fears among local departments hesitant to join federal immigration task forces, as partnerships have surged and legal risks climb. Critics warn it shields officers from accountability, while some sheriffs see it as a necessary step amid rising scrutiny and costly insurance gaps. With arrests skyrocketing and local insurers pulling back, ICE says officers under federal…
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