Gorham Town Meeting Turns Contentious over Police Involvement in ICE Program

Gorham town meeting turns contentious over police involvement in ICE program

Some Gorham residents want the Gorham Police Department to withdraw from the program, while police Chief Jimmy Willhoite said it helps keep the community safe.

Gorham Police Chief Responds to Criticism on ICE’S 287(g) Program

By ZACH LAIRD, InDepthNH.org GORHAM — Police Chief Jimmy Willhoite defended the department’s participation in Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) 287(g) program during Monday’s Board of Selectmen live streamed meeting, saying he maintains local control and that it adds training for police officers.The program authorizes local law enforcement officers to perform immigration officer functions under the direction of ICE. During Town Meeting…