As Donald Trump turns up the pressure on immigration, Sheriff Bill Brown says he is acting by the book, amid complex layers of federal, state and local laws that shape the issue
The Independent reported: “When it comes to actual numbers, the most recent figures tell a mixed story. In 2024 — the last year for which stats are available — the Sheriff allowed ICE to “re-arrest” 16 county jail inmates. That’s up from five the previous year. But ICE expressed interest in re-arresting 229 in 2024. And that’s up from 141 the year before.” Shameful!
Proponents of enforcing the TRUST Values Act need to be heard and the law enforced. Sheriff Brown needs to comply by notifying ICE of the day and exact time of release. He and each BOS took an Oath to uphold the law. Or doesn’t that or resident safety matter anymore?
The Independent reported: “When it comes to actual numbers, the most recent figures tell a mixed story. In 2024 — the last year for which stats are available — the Sheriff allowed ICE to “re-arrest” 16 county jail inmates. That’s up from five the previous year. But ICE expressed interest in re-arresting 229 in 2024. And that’s up from 141 the year before.” Shameful!
Proponents of enforcing the TRUST Values Act need to be heard and the law enforced. Sheriff Brown needs to comply by notifying ICE of the day and exact time of release. He and each BOS took an Oath to uphold the law. Or doesn’t that or resident safety matter anymore?
There’s certainly no local accountability!