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Danbury City Council Votes 18-2 to Allow DACA Police

9/9/2026

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Danbury City Council voted 18-2 to allow non-citizen legal immigrants and DACA recipients to serve as police officers.
The Department of Homeland Security said the decision encourages criminal illegal aliens.
Councilmember Joe Britton (D) said the vote sends a welcome message to Danbury’s immigrant community.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested over 65 people in Connecticut in August, including Guatemalan nationals convicted of sexual assault.

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Danbury City Council voted 18-2 to allow non-citizen legal immigrants and DACA recipients to serve as police officers.
The Department of Homeland Security said the decision encourages criminal illegal aliens.
Councilmember Joe Britton (D) said the vote sends a welcome message to Danbury’s immigrant community.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested over 65 people in Connecticut in August, including Guatemalan nationals convicted of sexual assault.