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This joint resolution requires county and municipal law enforcement agencies in South Carolina to participate in at least one of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Section 287(g) programs, which allow local law enforcement to perform specific immigration enforcement functions under federal oversight. The resolution stems from concerns about the federal government's inability to secure U.S. borders and the increasing number of undocumented individuals in the country. It mandates that when local law enforcement becomes aware of illegal operations involving undocumented individuals, they must fully cooperate with the U.S. Attorney's Office to initiate RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act)-based seizures of all assets used to import undocumented individuals. Currently, only three county sheriff's offices in South Carolina participate in these programs. The resolution aims to enhance public safety and preserve state resources by expanding local involvement in federal immigration law enforcement, and it will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

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https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3030&session=126&summary=B