Non-citizen police officers approved after Dem says ICE 'invasion' 'sends a message'

Danbury, Connecticut's city council voted 18-2 on February 2026 to permit non-citizen immigrants and DACA recipients to serve as police officers. The vote occurred during a period of increased immigration enforcement operations in the state. The policy change allows qualified applicants regardless of citizenship status to apply for positions in the Danbury Police Department.

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