Omaha police won't assist in immigration raids or question people who call 911 to report crimes about their legal status, the mayor and police chief say.
Omaha's mayor and police chief created a video regarding reports of impending immigration raids following the inauguration of Donald Trump as president.
Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert addresses uncertainty regarding immigration enforcement
The City of Omaha will hold off on ordering residents of the troubled City View Apartments to vacate, pending the outcome of an inspection of the downtown apartment building’s new
Health and safety concerns have been raised after conditions at City View Apartments were brought to the attention of the city, and it's because of those issues, local attorney, Dave Pantos said residents could possibly get out of their lease for free.
Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert and Omaha Police Chief Todd Schmaderer answer questions about OPD's policy on immigration enforcement
Mayor Jean Stothert is proposing a change to Omaha's retirement program for the police and fire departments. Approval by the city council would extend the retirement options for the police and fire chiefs.
Police chiefs in Nebraska’s two largest cities said Tuesday they are unaware of any planned immigration raids or other enforcement activities coming to their areas as a result of President Donald Trump’s promised crackdown on illegal immigration.
City officials are planning to give an update Tuesday afternoon on two recent community concerns.Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert will be joined by Fire Chief Kathy Bossman, Planning Director Dave Fanslau and members of the city’s permits and inspections team to give an update on the fire and code inspections have taken place at City View Apartments.
Days after conditions at City View apartments came under scrutiny by city officials, Omaha has put the owners of the high-rise on notice.
The raids could impact an estimated 40,000 undocumented immigrants in Nebraska, according to a recent study by a migration policy institute.
The mayor and police chief of Nebraska’s biggest city signaled Monday that City of Omaha law enforcement officers will not “seek out” individuals to check on immigration status. A city spokesperson said the Omaha Police Department’s stance is the same as stated in a 2017 letter to community members.