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ICE Offers Liability Shield to Local Police | Rochester News
ICE is rolling out a controversial new plan to subsidize liability insurance for local police officers who assist with immigration arrests, aiming to remove a key barrier to participation in joint enforcement efforts. The program would cover up to $500,000 in personal liability and reimburse officers $250 annually — roughly the cost of the policy — while also seeking contractor help to expand outreach and training under a 1996 law. Critics warn this move shields officers from accountability as arrest numbers surge, raising concerns about civil rights protections. ICE is now soliciting…
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