This pledge comes in anticipation of President-elect Donald Trump's proposed mass deportations.
According to Breitbart, O’Connor has promised to draw from his budget to establish a "Legal Advocacy Fund" should Trump's deportation plans affect his city. "Ensuring they have the legal support they need to stand strong and remain in this community they have chosen to call home," O’Connor stated.
The mayor's office clarified that the funds would be directed towards "organizations already providing similar legal services, helping them expand the number of people they’re able to support." In response to criticisms of his proposal, the mayor’s office emphasized that the funds "could support any resident in our community."
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The office further elaborated, "This fund will provide resources to community partners for Frederick residents who may be harmed by policies from the new administration, ensuring they have the legal support they need to stand strong and remain in this community they have chosen to call home."
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The proposal has elicited varied responses from Frederick residents. Rita Darko, a local resident, expressed her conflicted feelings about the use of taxpayer dollars for migrant legal battles, stating, "I believe a lot of immigrant people also contribute to the country." On the other hand, Rachel Pett was more forthright in her disapproval, saying, "I don’t like the idea. I’d rather our taxpayer money go towards American citizens."
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Ryan Head, another resident, echoed Pett's sentiments, questioning, "You break the law, it’s just what happens. Nobody helped me pay for my attorney fees when I break the law. So, why should we be paying for theirs out of taxpayer money?”
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This move by Mayor O’Connor is not an isolated incident. Democrat mayors across the United States have already pledged to oppose Trump’s deportation plan in various ways. Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, for instance, suggested a large-scale protest against the deportation plan, comparing it to the Tiananmen Square moment. However, following backlash from Republicans, including Trump’s incoming border chief, Johnston clarified that the city of Denver would only refrain from aiding in the enforcement of federal law while encouraging his constituents to protest.
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The debate over the use of taxpayer funds for migrant legal battles underscores the broader national conversation about immigration policy and the role of local governments in enforcing or resisting federal directives. As the new administration takes office, these issues will continue to be at the forefront of political discourse.
