Police-ICE issue paper

Thanked Alderwoman Newton and said Davenport police can handle local crime without federal agents and shouldn't be asked to work with ICE.

Said 30-40 more people were in the lobby in support, and asked that the draft FY2027 budget book be posted online so residents can follow and comment before adoption.

An Immigration Coalition member recalled the council's unanimous immigrant-refugee proclamation eight months ago and urged the city to keep standing with immigrants.

First-time attendee who said the council's action restored her faith and hope.

An Illinois activist citing that state's Trust Act, praised the council and displayed a sign supporting immigrant protection.

A 20-year First Ward resident who said she finally feels proud of and represented by her city.

Read Bible passages and supported keeping Davenport police from aiding ICE enforcement; later shared personal experiences of alleged law-enforcement abuse.

Praised the issue paper's quality but wanted an explicit statement that Davenport police will not participate in ICE enforcement.

Speaking for Quad Cities DSA, urged the city to develop a plan to protect residents targeted by ICE, citing deaths during federal sweeps.

Asked for a strategic plan with 'teeth' for what the city will do if ICE comes to Davenport.

A pharmacy technician who said 'only the police can protect us' hasn't been true for people of color, and urged a safety plan including protection for medical professionals.

Thanked the council but said more steps are needed, including unmasking and badge-number requirements for law enforcement.

Asked the council to be clear about what its legal limits are regarding ICE so residents know how to fill the gaps.

Read a personal essay about Mexican-American identity and asked the council to see residents as people, not political categories.

A retired 26-year district court judge who laid out the impossible dilemmas officers would face if forced to cooperate with ICE agents.

Works with immigrants and refugees on both sides of the river; urged the council to keep taking a brave stance, noting she'd only feel safe speaking here.

A Third Ward homeowner worried an ICE agent could harm someone here without accountability, and said local police must detain and charge them if so.

Asked the council to get ahead of potential ICE operations and pledged the community will be watching.

A mother whose 19-year-old doesn't feel safe; urged the council to take real action.

A young Bettendorf worker who described fear of being asked for citizenship papers at work and urged the council to protect everyone.

His grandmother immigrated from Mexico in 1953; he worries she could be detained and said he needs proof the city will protect people like her.

Said people are scared even citizens, because profiling is real — 'if my neighbors aren't safe, we are not safe.'

Said innocent people are being harmed by their own government and asked that everyone be treated safely and fairly.

A nurse and LGBTQ community mentor who said her community has lost two people in two weeks and urged the council to keep standing up and make a plan.