ICE enforcement

Described the violent ICE detention of Byron Martinez in Grand Rapids and urged Kalamazoo to adopt sanctuary policies, update Policy 414, and divest from Flock cameras.

Laid out a detailed list of actions the city could take to protect residents from ICE, including banning data sharing without warrants and barring ICE from city facilities.

Said he has asked the city for months to be proactive on ICE and urged immediate ordinance action.

Spoke of people killed by ICE, urged the commission to lean into community collaboration and the 'beloved community.'

Called for a coordinated city-county-state action plan before an ICE operation reaches Kalamazoo, and for removing Flock cameras.

First-time attendee urging the commission to act within its power to protect residents from ICE; playfully presented the mayor a 'magic wand.'

Mirrored demands to remove Flock cameras and refuse ICE cooperation; opposed the rezoning.