Omaha mayor and police chief explain what city will do about immigration enforcement
Omaha police won't assist in immigration raids or question people who call 911 to report crimes about their legal status, the mayor and police chief say.
Lincoln police chief joins Omaha in saying immigration enforcement is not their role
Police chiefs in Nebraska’s two largest cities said Tuesday they are unaware of any planned immigration raids or other enforcement activities coming to their areas as a result of President Donald Trump’s promised crackdown on illegal immigration.
‘Right down the middle’: Omaha mayor, police chief detail city’s immigration enforcement policy
Mayor Jean Stothert and Omaha Police Chief Todd Schmaderer emphasized Tuesday that they don’t want the city’s residents to live in fear of its police officers. Both appeared at a news conference Tuesday afternoon to underscore that OPD policies wouldn’t be changing should federal authorities ramp up enforcement of immigration status in communities across the country.
Mayor: Omaha Police won’t patrol for immigration status
Noting concerns in the community about the immigration policies anticipated from the Trump administration, Mayor Jean Stothert’s office confirmed Monday that Omaha authorities won’t be shifting their public safety focus to immigration.
Omaha officials: Local police won’t go out of way to find undocumented immigrants
The mayor and police chief of Nebraska’s biggest city signaled Monday that City of Omaha law enforcement officers will not “seek out” individuals to check on immigration status. A city spokesperson said the Omaha Police Department’s stance is the same as stated in a 2017 letter to community members.
Police investigating person found dead under an overpass near downtown Omaha
Omaha police are investigating the death of a man found under an overpass Tuesday morning near downtown. Pardons for Capitol ...
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Pillen vows to help with Trump’s mass deportations; LPD says it won’t carry out raids
Lincoln Police are also assuring people that you can still call for help without being questioned about your immigration status.
Homeowners Say Airbnb Guests Caused More Than $26,000 Worth of Damage After Allegedly Turning Their Home into a Meth Lab
A Nebraska couple says their home was left severely damaged after it was allegedly turned into a meth lab by Airbnb guests.
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Lancaster County sheriff says immigration enforcement is job of feds
"Executive orders pertain to federal agencies. They do not pertain to local law enforcement," Sheriff Terry Wagner said.
Lincoln Police: Public safety services not dependent on immigration status
Lincoln's police chief reiterated that immigration enforcement is the responsibility of federal authorities and not the role ...
Omaha police officers in Washington D.C. for Inauguration Day share experience live from near White House
The 10 Omaha police officers are part of the massive security force near the White House to guard the motorcade route for ...