A local resident who demanded answers about the city of Taylor’s agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement was grabbed by three police officers and arrested Tuesday night after she pressed Mayor Tim Woolley on whether the partnership is putting immigrants and people of color in danger.
The confrontation unfolded during public comment at a Taylor City Council meeting, where about half a dozen people objected to the Police Department’s participation in ICE’s 287(g) program, a controversial agreement that allows local officers to work with federal immigration authorities.
The woman, who said her name was Melody, was speaking with urgency about ICE when Woolley began defending the city’s policy.
“This is serious, and my words contain as much seriousness as they need because everybody is in danger when they’re in your city limits,” Melody told Woolley. “Do you understand how dangerous this is, Mr. Mayor?”…