Gwinnett County Sheriff Keybo Taylor is addressing growing concerns about Georgia’s new immigration law, HB 1105, following criticism from community groups and civil rights organizations.
In response to public comments and recent controversy, the sheriff’s office hosted a closed-door, solution-focused discussion with elected officials, civil rights organizations, and community leaders; with the goal to clarify the department’s role under the new law and encourage open dialogue.
HB 1105, passed in 2024 with only one Republican voting against it, requires local law enforcement to cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) when a detained person is suspected of being in the country without legal permission…