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Resident urges transparency and safeguards as board considers law‑enforcement funding for 287(g)‑style program
Summary
At matters from the public, Ken Copeland opposed a consent‑agenda resolution to transfer funds supporting a program tied to immigration enforcement, called for transparency on arrests and warrants, and urged protection of due process.
During matters from the public, Ken Copeland of the Sandersville District addressed a consent‑agenda item related to transferring funds to support a program tied to immigration enforcement and urged the board to ensure transparency and protect individual rights.
Copeland said he views the program as "intimidat[ing] and terroriz[ing] citizens," cited concerns about arrests and deaths linked to enforcement actions and asked the board to provide information on how many arrests have been made, for what reasons, whether warrants existed and where those warrants originated. "Every person in this country has the right to due process," he told the board and urged the county not to be complicit in actions that could violate rights.
The comment was recorded during the public‑comment portion immediately before the board moved to take the consent agenda together and vote.
