HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — Hamilton County commissioners say their authority over county law enforcement is limited, even as public opposition grows to the sheriff’s office partnership with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
More residents spoke during public comment Wednesday, urging the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office to end its 287(g) agreement with ICE. Critics argue the program diverts local resources and costs taxpayers money without improving public safety.
Also, misallocations of local resources. Why are we using our money to do something that is not our business,” said Hamilton County resident Samantha Benavides. “We need to address local public safety issues. Federal immigration do not fall under that…