Public comment: Flock cameras support ICE, violate human rights

Dr. Silky Booker: “We really need to see what our city is willing to do to protect our citizens, and that’s what I’m not hearing. That’s what I would like to hear.”

Presenter: The Human Rights Commission heard public comment Sept. 16 linking the Flock cameras to ICE arrests, as one activist estimated between 100 and 400 people have already been taken in Eugene.

One comment called the city manager unscrupulous and the city was asked what it’s doing to protect its immigrant employees, such as Fabio Andrade, who supports the Human Rights Commission. HRC Chair Dr. Silky Booker:

Dr. Silky Booker (Human Rights Commission): I do have a question, ’cause I know you work closely with us, Fabio, and given you have connections to the Latino community, correct?…

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