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Providence Mayor Brett Smiley issued an executive order reaffirming that city police are prohibited from assisting with federal civil immigration enforcement.

The order also clarifies that police officers are not allowed to wear masks to conceal their identities, except for specific health and safety reasons.

The executive order also states the city's commitment to supporting community immigration services and unhoused residents.

PROVIDENCE – Mayor Brett Smiley reaffirmed that the Providence Police Department is p rohibited from assisting federal authorities with civil immigration enforcement in a new city-wide executive order.

Signed on Sept. 22, the executive order reiterated existing policies on police conduct, and added clarification that local law enforcem

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