Glendale Ends Agreement with ICE to Detain Immigration Detainees, Citing Core Community Values
The City of Glendale has formally ended its agreement with U.S. Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain federal immigration detainees in local facilities. City officials said the decision reflects Glendale’s core values of public safety, transparency, and community trust.
The contract previously allowed ICE to detain individuals in the Glendale city jail. Its termination marks a shift in how the city approaches local involvement in federal immigration enforcement. Officials say the decision aligns with broader efforts to prioritize community-based policing and inclusive civic engagement.
The move comes as local governments across California increasingly distance themselves from federal immigration enforcement programs, amid concerns that such collaborations can erode trust between immigrant communities and local authorities. Glendale's action adds it to a growing list of jurisdictions opting to step away from ICE detention agreements.
While the city has not provided details on the timeline or operational adjustments following the termination, officials indicated that plans are underway to ensure a smooth transition that supports Glendale’s public safety priorities without federal immigration detainees.
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