Critics say the new law was intended to send a message rather than change any policy.
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Sheriff will hold detainees for ICE for 48 hours
The move backtracks on previous policy and brings Teton County closer to policies of other Wyoming sheriffs.
Immigration experts say 17 warrants for Feb. 7 raid would be ‘unheard of,’ if true
KHOL has confirmed only one unnamed person was detained. ICE has not shared warrants.
ICE y otras agencias federales en Jackson buscan ‘personas en específico’
KHOL no pudo confirmar si las órdenes de registro fueron emitidas por la agencia federal de inmigración o por un juez, lo que es un requisito para poder detener a alguien en propiedad privada.
ICE is active in Teton County. Here’s what experts say business owners should know.
Experts met hours before ICE was confirmed at Latitude 43 apartment complex in Jackson.
ICE, other federal agencies in Jackson for ‘targeted individuals’
KHOL could not immediately confirm if search warrants were issued by the federal immigration agency or a judge — the latter being a requirement to detain someone on private property.
Do federal license plates mean ICE is in town? The answer is hard to track
Journalists, sheriff’s office, legal experts have no confirmation of ICE raids despite recent rumors, but are on alert.
Sheriff defends how county holds, releases undocumented immigrants
For prolonged detention, local law enforcement looks for a judge’s signature. Sheriff says those are rare.
Sheriff Carr refutes claim from U.S. Rep. Hageman that he was “foiling” ICE
The interaction signals tension to come over immigration enforcement.
