Malden Leaders Pass Resolution To Stay Out Of Federal Operations

MALDEN, MA — The City Council voted unanimously to pass a resolution that Malden will not allocate any resources or provide assistance for federal government operations such as Immigration Customs and Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection for all civil operations during a recent meeting.

Renee Nicole Good, 37, was reportedly partially blocking a street where ICE operations were being conducted on Wednesday, Jan. 7. ICE agents approached her vehicle and attempted to open the driver’s side door. Good then put the car in reverse then forward to reportedly turn and drive away from the officers, however Officer Jonathan Ross fired three shots through the windshield, one of which struck Good in the head.

Alex Pretti, 37, was reportedly protesting the operations of ICE in the city of Minneapolis on Saturday, Jan. 26 which resulted in his death after being shot by an officer. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem originally said that Pretti had brandished a handgun while protesting and arguing with officers and violently resisted disarmament. However, multiple videos filmed by witnesses to the confrontation suggest that Pretti never took the firearm out himself and had it easily taken by officers. One officer then took out his own weapon and shot Pretti multiple times at point-blank range while he was subdued on the ground.

“We support the protections in the U.S. Constitution for due process and condemn aggressive and inhumane tactics of ICE agents in Malden and other communities in the country,” the council said in a statement. “As a diverse and immigrant-rich community, we dedicate our resources to creating a safe, livable, and welcoming community for all.”

The resolution, sponsored by Carey McDonald, Jadeane Sica, Stephen Winslow, Chris Simonelli, and Karen Colón Hayes, emphasized that it is not intended to violate any federal law.

Mayor Gary Christenson expressed his full support for the document, saying that he wants the diverse community to feel as safe as possible.

“The Malden Police Department’s responsibilities are to enforce state and local laws, protect public safety, and respond to emergencies,” Christenson said. “Our officers are not federal agents and do not engage in civil immigration enforcement.

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