MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCSC) — Berkeley County has implemented two models of the federal 287g program since last May, allowing local law enforcement to carry out immigration enforcement functions typically reserved for federal officers.
The program, administered by the Department of Homeland Security, allows U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to delegate authority to local law enforcement officers to perform immigration-related duties.
“We had 180-some detainees at our county jail,” Berkeley County Sheriff Duane Lewis said.
Task Force Model creates enforcement authority
The Task Force Model gives local law enforcement limited authority to enforce immigration law during normal police duties…