Local police and sheriff's departments in Maverick, Terrell, and Kinney counties, Texas, are facing new challenges as they are asked to assist U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in tracking down criminals in the country illegally. While some sheriffs, like Maverick County Sheriff Tom Schmerber, support deportation of criminal undocumented immigrants, they are limited by resource constraints. They emphasize the need for coordination, adequate notice, and limitations on their roles, primarily focusing on backup security rather than full-fledged immigration enforcement.
MAVERICK COUNTY, Texas — Local police and sheriff's departments are facing new challenges as they are asked to assist U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in tracking down criminals in the country illegally.Maverick County Sheriff Tom Schmerber, a Democrat, said he supports deporting individuals who are in the country illegally and have committed crimes. However, he emphasized that his department's role will be limited to providing backup support to ICE due to resource constraints.
He says Maverick County has drastically limited the amount of overtime his deputies can work, so these operations will take coordination. Schmerber also seeks written documentation if ICE needs to interact with inmates in his jail, aiming to protect the county from potential lawsuits and save tax dollars.Terrell County Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland said they are implementing a
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