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West Manchester Township just voted 2-1 to enter a 287(g) agreement with ICE, letting local cops question drivers about citizenship during traffic stops—and report undocumented individuals. Fifty angry residents packed the meeting, worried about eroding trust and the practicality of on-the-spot status checks. Officials like Lt. John Hanuska defended it, citing the tragic death of Trooper Michael Pahira, allegedly caused by an undocumented driver, as a public safety imperative. The agreement is flexible—township can tweak or cancel it anytime—and officials say the goal is to target criminal activity, not immigration enforcement. Now, West Manchester joins other towns in this controversial move, with long-term effects on community relations still unknown.

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