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.
The Danbury City Council voted to allow lawful permanent residents and DACA recipients to apply for police officer positions, despite opposition from some Republicans. Mayor Roberto Alves, who personally immigrated as a child and later became a citizen, defended the decision as removing barriers for qualified individuals. Critics question entrusting law enforcement power to non-citizens, while supporters view it as a welcoming message to the immigrant community.
- 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.
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