BCSO Voices Concern Over Border Patrol & ICE in NC
By Marge | Published 2025-11-16T15:38:22.307+00:00
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Buncombe County -- November 16, 2025: The Buncombe County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) has issued a statement to address mounting concerns that Asheville could be targeted for an increase in operations by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
The statement confirms that the local law enforcement agency will maintain its policy of separating local police work from federal immigration enforcement, emphasizing that county resources will not be used to enforce civil violations.No Official Communication ReceivedAddressing the root of the recent community anxiety, the BCSO stated clearly that it has not been contacted by federal authorities regarding any planned operations in the area.The Sheriff's Office confirmed: "BCSO has not received