HARRISBURG – Several PA House Democrats are introducing legislation to empower the PA Human Relations Commission to receive and document complaints from the public regarding civil-liberties violations by federal ICE agents and law enforcement agencies working with ICE. One lawmaker, Chester County Rep. Paul Friel says “the tactics employed by ICE officials are proving to be inhumane, ineffective and unconstitutional. We must hold accountable those who violate both their duty to the constitution and the rights of our community members.” A co-sponsorship memo being circulated seeking support highlights a troubling rise in hostile and unlawful actions under the guise of “immigration enforcement,” citing examples from Minneapolis, Chicago, Los Angeles, and other cities.
REP. PAUL FRIEL