Newton panel commits to welcoming city entry signs
Newton's Public Safety and Transportation Committee pressed the Laredo administration for updates on its ICE response and secured a commitment to install welcoming signage at the city's major entry points.
Other Committee · Meeting of July 29, 2026
Newton's Public Safety and Transportation Committee pressed the Laredo administration for updates on its ICE response and secured a commitment to install welcoming signage at the city's major entry points. Chief Timothy Cahoon told councilors Newton police "are not assisting in civil immigration" and do not honor ICE detainers, describing a recent case in which a man arrested on state forgery charges was later taken into ICE custody on Washington Street after being bailed. City staffer Josh Morse called the signage plan "definite." Councilor Albright outlined ACLU-informed changes to the Welcoming City Ordinance, including dropping a "terrorism" reference and a detainer provision that conflicts with a state court ruling.
Councilor Sean Roach pushed for a formal six-area support plan for detainees' families, saying "ad hoc is not quite going to do it." The committee voted unanimously to hold the item for further work.
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Source: the Other Committee meeting of July 29, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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