Executive Board Session (L. Brach)

The executive summary of the document is as follows:

The document is an email forwarded by Steve Yoder to the Clerk, with cc to Lauren Cypher and Richard Lewis, regarding a message from Lynne Brach to the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners. The original email from Lynne Brach expresses strong opposition to Sheriff Borkovich’s full cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Brach argues that the current administration’s policies have closed off legal avenues for refuge in the U.S. and are demonizing immigrants as part of a broader plan to expel them.

Brach acknowledges the necessity of law enforcement dealing with dangerous individuals who break the law but criticizes the use of taxpayer money to target innocent immigrants who are seeking better lives through hard work. She emphasizes that these immigrants often flee from dangerous and corrupt situations in their home countries, contributing positively to the U.S. economy with their labor and diversity. Brach accuses Sheriff Borkovich of wasting public funds and fostering a climate of fear and intimidation within the community through his actions.

In summary, the document highlights a community member’s concerns about the local sheriff’s cooperation with ICE and its impact on immigrants and the community at large. It reflects broader debates about immigration policy, the use of public resources, and the treatment of immigrants seeking refuge and opportunity in the United States.

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