Washington, D.C. Police Chief Signs Executive Order
Police Chief Pamela Smith on Thursday signed an executive order allowing Metropolitan Police officers to provide federal immigration authorities, including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), with information about people who are not in police custody.
Details of the Directive
The directive permits officers to disclose details gathered during encounters such as traffic stops.
Additional Authorizations
It also authorizes D.C. police to assist federal agencies by transporting federal personnel and detainees when requested.
Context and Implications
The move comes as President Donald Trump expands federal law enforcement activity in the nation’s capital and steps up measures targeting illegal immigration.