Summary
Deputy Chief Lanham said getting federal grants may now require Hyattsville to participate in immigration enforcement. Council Member Nisbett asked everyone to keep thinking about what that means for the city.
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Last discussed Jul 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Federal grant money may come with strings that pull the city into immigration enforcement work.
Unclear — the city gains grant funding, but the policy consequences for immigrant residents are what the committee is weighing.
Immigrant residents could be affected if grant conditions pull city police into federal immigration enforcement.
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Police & Public Safety Citizens' Advisory Committee - Jul 8, 2026
Deputy Chief Lanham said getting federal grants may now require Hyattsville to participate in immigration enforcement. Council Member Nisbett asked everyone to keep thinking about what that means for the city.
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