Police Federal Partnerships

At a glance

What: Council attention to the Huntsville Police Department's agreements with federal and state agencies, immigration enforcement, and jail oversight.
Where it stands: On November 20, 2025 City Administrator Hamilton reported 7 formal agreements and said the department is not in the 287(g) immigration enforcement program. On December 18 council approved a memorandum of understanding with the Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force (U.S. Marshals Service), 5-0.
Public input: Speakers raised ICE holds, jail oversight and an "Anti-ICE" topic in second roster comment on November 20 and December 4.

November 20: at Kling's request, Hamilton presented the department's 7 formal agreements and confirmed no 287(g) involvement. The agreements are not itemized in the minutes.
December 18: Resolution 25-1024 (U.S. Marshals task force MOU, Police): Meredith moved, Little seconded; 5-0. Joy Johnson spoke generally on several items held for separate consideration, including this one; her position is not recorded.
Speakers: Sarah Colletti (ICE holds and jail oversight, November 20; jail, December 4), Geoff Angle ("Anti-ICE", December 4). Positions are as labelled in the minutes.
See also License Plate Reader Agreement.

U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force MOU approved 5-0.

Geoff Angle (Anti-ICE) and Sarah Colletti (jail) spoke in public comment.

Hamilton briefed council on 7 federal and state agreements; no 287(g) involvement. Sarah Colletti spoke on ICE holds and jail oversight.