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Clifton
Public Safety

ICE enforcement

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Community sentiment

Supportive (1)Opposed (3)Concerned (1)

At a glance

Public comments
5
Last 30 days
5

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.

Public comments (6)

OpposedJeff HowieOct 20, 2026

Said nine people were taken by ICE in Botany Village that day, demanded the council investigate reported staging on Getty Avenue, and called on every candidate to state their position on ICE before the election.

City Council - Oct 20, 2026 · 2:23:02 →
OpposedMaria Eva DorigoOct 20, 2026

A West Orange resident described ICE operations devastating neighboring communities and urged Clifton to partner with other municipalities and seek guidance from the governor and attorney general.

City Council - Oct 20, 2026 · 2:29:59 →
ConcernedBrenda LozanoOct 20, 2026

A 25-year Clifton resident from Botany Village said she's now afraid to leave her home after witnessing ICE activity since July, and asked what the council will do to protect residents.

City Council - Oct 20, 2026 · 2:44:29 →
SupportiveNorman TahanOct 20, 2026

Candidate defended ICE operations, said law-abiding people have nothing to fear, called the earlier remarks about him inaccurate, and voiced support for law enforcement coordination.

City Council - Oct 20, 2026 · 2:47:30 →
OpposedVictoria KlappaOct 20, 2026

A lifelong resident and first-generation Polish American said she was shaken by the council's reaction and echoed calls for members to state where they stand on ICE.

City Council - Oct 20, 2026 · 2:54:16 →
OpposedJames (North Caldwell resident)Oct 20, 2026

Said he fears for naturalized citizen friends in Clifton, called 'if you're not doing anything wrong' claims false, and reminded council members of their oaths to the Constitution.

City Council - Oct 20, 2026 · 3:07:30 →