The City of Bloomington has released a statement about the presence of federal agents in the area for immigration law enforcement. Federal authorities are focusing on people who are undocumented or have committed crimes in the U.S. or their home countries. The city stated that Bloomington police are not involved in federal immigration enforcement and cannot check immigration status.
Local law enforcement in Bloomington enforces only state and local laws. They are usually not informed about federal operations. The police department advised residents, including undocumented individuals, to call 911 if they are victims or witnesses of a crime. The Bloomington Police Department says it is committed to serving and protecting all community members, regardless of…..