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Commissioners voice support for cooperation with federal and state law enforcement; chair cites legal obligations
5779755 · September 6, 2025
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Summary
Several Chatham County commissioners expressed support for local law enforcement cooperating with federal agencies including ICE, saying the county is legally obligated to assist when requested and warning refusal could risk county funds.
During the meeting, Commissioner Patrick K. Farrell used a point of personal privilege to say he “fully support[s] and encourage[s] local law enforcement cooperating with all state and federal agencies involved in legal, moral, and ethical police work in an effort to make our community…
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