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Pittsburgh police declined to assist ICE agents during a March 12 detention attempt, citing sanctuary policies and no federal enforcement role.
Pittsburgh police are under review after officers did not assist ICE agents during a detention attempt near the Zone 3 station on March 12, with claims some were told to stand down.
Chief Jason Lando confirmed no order was given to refrain from acting, stating the department does not enforce federal immigration laws, does not check immigration status, and does not cooperate with ICE.
Officers are expected to secure scenes during emergencies but are not involved in immigration operations.
The city’s sanctuary policy, reaffirmed by Mayor Corey O’Connor, prohibits cooperation with ICE.
The incident remains under investigation.
La policía de Pittsburgh se negó a ayudar a los agentes de ICE durante un intento de detención el 12 de marzo, citando políticas de santuario y ningún papel de aplicación federal.