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BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Amid concerns of Asheville being a target city of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the Buncombe County Sheriff's Office has released a statement to News 13.
The statement says BCSO has not received any official note from CBP about planned activity in Buncombe County; however, they also have not contacted border control regarding the operation being reported in Charlotte.
ASHEVILLE 'MAY BE A TARGETED CITY' OF ICE, BORDER PATROL, MAYOR SAID
BCSO says they enforce North Carolina law and that Immigration matters fall under federal jurisdiction, and that federal agencies make their own decisions on where they operate.
"While we will follow state and federal law as required, our resources will remain dedicated to protecting the public safety of Buncombe County, as they have always been. We cannot and will not use county resources to subsidize the enforcement of civil immigration violations," BCSO said in a statement.
BCSO says they will continue to share information and offer guidance on what residents should expect if they encounter ICE or Border Patrol.
DHS REMOVES 'SANCTUARY JURISDICTION' LIST INCLUDING BUNCOMBE COUNTY, CRITERIA QUESTIONED
"Our focus is on keeping the community safe, supporting transparency, and making sure people understand the limits of our authority in these situations," BCSO said in a statement.
The statement echoes a previous statement Buncombe County Sheriff Quentin Miller made in February, saying in part, "I have repeatedly spoken out against cooperation with ICE, saying federal immigration law is not the responsibility of local officers and damages law enforcement’s trust within the immigrant community."
SHERIFF REFUSES COOPERATION WITH ICE IN SCHOOLS, CHURCHES WITHOUT VALID COURT ORDER
The statement from BCSO comes after Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer released a statement saying that Asheville 'may be a targeted city'.
There is more at this link: Buncombe County Sheriff's Office issues statement amid ICE, Border Patrol, concerns
The statement says BCSO has not received any official note from CBP about planned activity in Buncombe County; however, they also have not contacted border control regarding the operation being reported in Charlotte.
ASHEVILLE 'MAY BE A TARGETED CITY' OF ICE, BORDER PATROL, MAYOR SAID
BCSO says they enforce North Carolina law and that Immigration matters fall under federal jurisdiction, and that federal agencies make their own decisions on where they operate.
"While we will follow state and federal law as required, our resources will remain dedicated to protecting the public safety of Buncombe County, as they have always been. We cannot and will not use county resources to subsidize the enforcement of civil immigration violations," BCSO said in a statement.
BCSO says they will continue to share information and offer guidance on what residents should expect if they encounter ICE or Border Patrol.
DHS REMOVES 'SANCTUARY JURISDICTION' LIST INCLUDING BUNCOMBE COUNTY, CRITERIA QUESTIONED
"Our focus is on keeping the community safe, supporting transparency, and making sure people understand the limits of our authority in these situations," BCSO said in a statement.
The statement echoes a previous statement Buncombe County Sheriff Quentin Miller made in February, saying in part, "I have repeatedly spoken out against cooperation with ICE, saying federal immigration law is not the responsibility of local officers and damages law enforcement’s trust within the immigrant community."
SHERIFF REFUSES COOPERATION WITH ICE IN SCHOOLS, CHURCHES WITHOUT VALID COURT ORDER
The statement from BCSO comes after Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer released a statement saying that Asheville 'may be a targeted city'.
There is more at this link: Buncombe County Sheriff's Office issues statement amid ICE, Border Patrol, concerns
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I used to like Dwight but apparently he was just playing himself in “Slingblade”?!?
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AFAIK he hasn't publicly backed trump or MAGA but he's uber-libertarian. Evidently rfk jr. ate at Tupelo Honey downtown last night. I drove around AVL and WAVL for a while and saw no ICE, only tourists by the bucketful. Saw the two tour buses with trailers at The Orange Peel and thought they must be having a big act. Now it all makes sense. Haven't yet heard about any abductions in town yet.
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Drew Reisinger, the elected Buncombe County, NC Register of Deeds (D) has a meltdown over ICE arresting illegals across North Carolina: “They’re here specifically to terrorize our communities of color. They’re not coming to help us.”Democrats want foreign criminals on our streets hurting Americans.
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If anyone is in Asheville 12/13 and 14 this would be interesting. I've been there and it is an impressive place with a great view. I've been there a number of times for events. Take your basketball too...there's a goal.
"The Governor’s Western Residence Holiday Open House in Asheville invites visitors to enjoy a festive seasonal tour with free shuttle service from 143 Executive Park at the base of Town Mountain Road. No reservations are required. Guests are encouraged to bring canned food donations for MANNA Food Bank. Purses and personal bags are not permitted, though grocery bags for food donations are allowed. The Western Residence offers stunning views of Mt. Pisgah and downtown Asheville and has served 11 administrations since its construction in 1939."
Saturday, Dec. 13: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 14: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
https://events.dncr.nc.gov/event/go...OzCJnIX1krC8bXi_33_aem_j4wji_EzC2sZCEUqq8pHSQ
"The Governor’s Western Residence Holiday Open House in Asheville invites visitors to enjoy a festive seasonal tour with free shuttle service from 143 Executive Park at the base of Town Mountain Road. No reservations are required. Guests are encouraged to bring canned food donations for MANNA Food Bank. Purses and personal bags are not permitted, though grocery bags for food donations are allowed. The Western Residence offers stunning views of Mt. Pisgah and downtown Asheville and has served 11 administrations since its construction in 1939."
Saturday, Dec. 13: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 14: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
https://events.dncr.nc.gov/event/go...OzCJnIX1krC8bXi_33_aem_j4wji_EzC2sZCEUqq8pHSQ
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I'm glad this guy is standing up for what he believes. But videoing it in his garage in front of his power tools is a bit cliched. Why didn't he also have his dog, some sort of retriever, sitting beside him so he could scratch the ears while talking?
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That'd be good too.
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“Opinion: The saga of Auggie the Dachshund, aka the chalk artist lawbreaker, shows the City of Asheville truly has nothing more important to do
by JOHN BOYLE
December 8
“Auggie the Dog, in quoting the famous Congressman and Civil Rights Leader John Lewis, engaged in expressive, politically protected speech,” Alan Graf, an attorney and constitutional law and free speech expert ,wrote in a 69-page appeal with the city following the fine that was leveled at Virginia Harding.”
Opinion: The saga of Auggie the Dachshund, aka the chalk artist lawbreaker, shows the City of Asheville truly has nothing more important to do • Asheville Watchdog
The word “ridiculosity” is one of my favorites, mainly because it sounds made up — but also because it describes Asheville oh so well. Merriam-Webster defines the word as “the quality or state of being ridiculous: ridiculousness.” But it could just say, “Asheville, North Carolina, baby!”...
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