Immigration concerns are once again taking center stage in Lake Worth Beach, where residents are urging city leaders to take a clear stance on the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office’s (PBSO) cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
Residents press leaders on PBSO’s cooperation with ICE
During a special commission meeting Monday night, dozens of residents filled city hall, calling on leaders to address what they described as growing fear in their community tied to PBSO’s relationship with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
“I went to one classroom and there was literally one child in that classroom,” one resident said, describing the ripple effect on families afraid to send their children to school.
Another resident pleaded with commissioners to use their influence to speak up…