Resident urges Sumner County to demand transparency on sheriff’s 287(g) agreement

Jul 7, 2026

A resident presented a petition with nearly 700 signatures asking Sumner County commissioners for transparency about a 287(g) agreement between the sheriff’s office and ICE; commissioners said the sheriff, an elected constitutional officer, controls operational details and agreed to seek his appearance at a future meeting.

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Richard Primrose, a resident who signed up for public comment, told the Sumner County Board of Commissioners that he submitted a petition raising concerns about a 287(g) agreement between the sheriff’s office and federal immigration authorities.

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