On Tuesday, Barnstable County representatives in Massachusetts postponed a decision regarding a proposal aimed at limiting local cooperation with the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency. The proposal, which faced a sharply divided vote of 8-7, seeks to prohibit ICE activities on county property, restrict the sharing of residents’ personal information, and establish guidelines for how county employees interact with immigration authorities. This decision follows emotional public testimony highlighting concerns from immigrant communities, particularly in light of recent ICE raids that have caused fear and disruption. Rod McDonald, a Presbyterian minister from Brewster, shared a personal account of witnessing an ICE raid, emphasizing the distress it caused to local families. The Assembly of Delegates decided to delay the final vote while gathering additional information on how the proposed ordinance could impact county operations. The postponement reflects the ongoing debate about immigration enforcement and local cooperation with federal authorities, particularly in areas with significant immigrant populations.