BEAVERTON, Ore. — Mounting public pressure to investigate alleged acts of violence and reckless driving by federal immigration agents is being considered by the Beaverton City Council.
The council is investigating the possibility of amending a city code to allow law enforcement officers to stop and cite ICE agents who violate local traffic laws.
If passed, local law enforcement officers will also be instructed to investigate public complaints about any incident of unacceptable behavior by ICE agents.
The Mayor Says the City Council is Walking a Tight Rope
In a local television interview, Beaverton Mayor Lacey Beaty described the situation as ‘walking a tight rope’ in a balance act to appease the public, while staying true to the law…