Texas Border Sheriff Rejects Trump’s Immigration Measures
Maverick County Sheriff Tom Schmerber Says Deputies Will Not Enforce Federal Immigration Laws
Maverick County Sheriff Tom Schmerber made it clear that his department will not enforce federal immigration laws, distancing local law enforcement from President Donald Trump’s latest measures to curb illegal migration. In a statement reported by La Rancherita Del Aire, Schmerber said local deputies would not take on the role of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Sheriff’s Stance on Immigration Enforcement
Schmerber stated that his deputies would not search for undocumented individuals because immigration enforcement falls under federal jurisdiction. “We are not going to be looking for undocumented individuals; we are not Immigration,” he said. His remarks rejected expectations that local law enforcement would participate in immigration enforcement beyond their usual responsibilities.
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Trump’s New Immigration Measures
Trump has implemented new immigration policies, including large-scale deportations and the cancellation of the CBP One application, which allowed migrants to schedule asylum interviews. His administration has prioritized border security by taking a stricter stance against undocumented immigration.
Sheriff’s Role in Law Enforcement
Schmerber emphasized that his department’s primary responsibility is public safety. Deputies will continue patrolling neighborhoods and responding to criminal activity but will not conduct immigration enforcement. “Local deputies will continue doing their job of keeping the community and neighborhoods safe, supporting federal or state operations, but they will not be looking for undocumented individuals, since that is not the responsibility of sheriff’s departments,” he said.
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The Maverick Take
Schmerber’s stance reflects growing tension between local and federal law enforcement regarding immigration policies. Trump has prioritized border security, but local officials like Schmerber are pushing back against involving deputies in federal immigration enforcement.
Concerns over how border security efforts will be executed in areas experiencing high levels of illegal crossings remain. Schmerber’s refusal to assist in enforcing immigration laws raises questions about the ability of federal agencies to manage the border crisis without local cooperation. His comments also highlight broader opposition among certain officials to Trump’s policies.
Border security remains one of the most pressing national issues. Law enforcement officials will need to navigate the challenges of balancing public safety with federal immigration directives. Local and federal agencies may soon find themselves at odds over how these policies are carried out in communities most affected by illegal crossings.
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I would like to know the Maverick County Sheriff’s reasoning for his refusals to cooperate with National law enforcement. You don’t have to search, they’re everywhere. and pretty brayzon at that!
Border security remains one of the most pressing national issues. Law enforcement officials will need to navigate the challenges of balancing public safety with federal immigration directives. Local and federal agencies may soon find themselves at odds over how these policies are carried out in communities most affected by illegal crossings.
Well Sheriff, nobody asked you to enforce immigration laws other than to inform ICE when you have an illegal invader and detain them if ICE gives you a retainer. Time for that county to get themselves a new sheriff.
Sounds like the overweight sheriff is lazy and insubordinate… criminals are criminals, and illegals ARE criminals! Enforce U.S..laws or
be removed from office!
I thought an illegal immigration crisis was a matter of public safety.
And what is this sheriff going to say when an illegal alien commits a grievous crime against the US citizen? If he wants to do something for his constituents, he round up the people breaking the law; like illegal immigration for example.
hello Mr p.thank you for make American great again we love you you are wonderful
Well, so he’s saying that if it’s a Federal Crime and not State or Local crime, then he has a hands off policy. So at 2AM when people are running through your yard trying to hide from BP, he doesn’t see that as a threat to the safety of the community…Perhaps it is time for E.P. to find another Sheriff. People who are entering illegally are committing a crime and are a threat to the safety of our community, but Schmerber doesn’t believe so. It not like they get called everyday to help….
Sheriff looks like a Barry Soetoro DACA “dreamer” (illegal alien).
Well Sheriff, hope your ready to lose all your federal dollars and overtime for operation Lone Star…and Grant money and….
what is his reasoning? He will be responsible if someone is harmed by an illegal for refusing to keep his county safe. That’s the problem with these woke idiots who are so concerned about their image than the safety of the people.
Well, perhaps he just needs to “ resign “!
He lives under Federal rules! Time to push these incompetent individuals who have no regard for the law of our land.
DOJ; must initiate investigation on the Maverick Sheriff department for harboring, aiding and abetting illegal entry of aliens into the US. It’s a lucrative business, as you can tell by sheriffs stature! Don’t be a public nuisance! You’ve made news, now make amends with better sense!
That sheriff must despise our President, be a very opposition Democrat, be involved with the illegal traffic, or have some other illegally to hide.