A group of roughly 100 people protested in front of the Palatine Police Department late Tuesday afternoon in response to a Monday incident where a village police officer assisted federal agents with an arrest.
Police officials Monday said the officer only intervened in an attempt to calm a chaotic situation at a local business.
Despite the explanation, many at Tuesday’s protest remained upset that officers were assisting federal immigration agents.
“I think it’s critical the local police follow the TRUST Act,” said Janet Howard of Palatine. “I understand they’re in a hard position. Police officers are trained to respond. But they have to follow the agreement.”
Under the state’s TRUST Act, local law enforcement officers are prohibited from assisting federal agents in civil immigration enforcement operations.
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