The mayor of Providence, Rhode Island, signed an executive order on Monday prohibiting the city's police officers from cooperating with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

The measure, titled "A Secure Providence for All," was implemented by Mayor Brett Smiley and seeks to strengthen trust between the immigrant community and local authorities.

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The decision follows an incident in July, when Providence officers were accused by community members of assisting ICE agents during the detention of an immigrant. At the time, Police Chief Oscar Perez denied the allegations .

Rhode Island Lt. Governor Sabina Matos publicly endorsed the executive order.

"It was very important for the mayor to sign this order toda

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