HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A hundred people rallied on the steps of Hartford City Hall on Monday, calling to strengthen the Connecticut Trust Act.
“We are here today to say that Connecticut, in the very least, should not be assisting ICE in its efforts,” Rev. Josh Pawelek at the Unitarian Universalist Society said.
Bishop John Selders at Moral Monday Connecticut said it is important to show strength and community. Mayor Arunan Arulampalam said he was proud of the rally on the steps of City Hall, where everyone was welcome.
“Welcoming city for everybody. I am an immigrant myself, a son of refugees. It is important to us that the city is welcoming; it’s frankly what makes a safe, building trust between our community and the city,” Arulampalam said.
Democratic lawmakers agree and say that trust is the core of policing.
“If you talk to the police chiefs in the state of Connecticut, and we have in the past, they have been very clear, you cannot breach the trust of the community and if you do, you cannot be able to be effective in the policing,” Sen. Saud Anwar (D) South Windsor said.
“If you are here illegally, and you want to stay, don’t commit a crime,” Rep. Patrick Callahan (R-Fairfield) said.
