stlpublicradio The St. Charles County Council voted unanimously Monday night to approve a formal 287(g) partnership between U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the county police department. The agreement would allow county police to enforce limited immigration authority under oversight from ICE during routine police duties. The room was packed wall to wall with dozens of community residents, business owners and representatives from organizations like the Migrant and Immigrant Community Action Project and the American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri. Ahead of the meeting, they gathered outside holding signs and chanting in unison: “When our neighbors are under attack, what do we do? Stand up, fight back!” Bill No. 5474 was introduced three weeks ago with no discussion among the council — and council members again had no discussion before passing the measure Monday, despite the room filled with protestors. The bill was requested by St. Charles County Chief of Police Kurt Frisz and sponsored by council chair Mike Elam. The St. Charles County Police Department now joins more than 60 other entities that have signed individual 287(g) agreements across the state. Tap the link in our bio for the full story. ✍️ & 📸: Lacretia Wimbley | @lacretia_sings View all 74 comments