Lehigh County Officials Take a Stand on Immigration Enforcement In a significant move, Lehigh County has become the latest jurisdiction in the United States to restrict Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from conducting operations on county property. The decision, aimed at protecting the rights and dignity of undocumented immigrants, prohibits ICE from staging immigration enforcement activities on county-owned land, including courthouses and other public facilities. This ban is part of a growing trend across the country, where local governments are pushing back against federal immigration policies and advocating for more humane treatment of migrant communities. The move is likely to have far-reaching implications for immigration enforcement in the region and may spark a wider debate on the role of local governments in shaping national immigration policies.
Lehigh County bans ICE from staging immigration operations on county property The Morning Call
