Florida city council members tear up at vote over ICE partnering with local officers
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Fort Myers City Council failed to pass a memorandum of agreement between ICE and local law enforcement on an emotional 3-3 vote that saw tears from some members.
During the meeting, council members Darla Bonk and Diana Giraldo teared up as they voiced their opposition to the agreement. Lindsay Kornick is an associate editor for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to lindsay.kornick@fox.com and on Twitter: @lmkornick.
Bonk’s voice broke as she described the risk of losing state and federal funds if she refused to agree.
"It is a tumultuous day and age. And this is a day I hate to be in this seat," Bonk said. "But my city is not for sale."
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