Joint Statement from Buncombe and Asheville
By Marge | Published 2025-11-23T15:11:29.68+00:00
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Press Release Buncombe County Government November 18, 2025: Our community’s strength comes from our diversity, and we are unwavering in our commitment to ensuring Asheville and Buncombe County remain safe and welcoming places where everyone can grow and thrive. All our residents deserve to feel secure while going about their daily lives.
Expected U.S. Customs and Border Protection operations are causing unnecessary fear in our community. We’ve seen what happened in other cities: people without criminal records detained, violent confrontations erupting. We don’t want that here.Our community is still recovering from Hurricane Helene. We do not need additional stress and fear.We stand with all residents who simply want to go about their lives and contribute to our community. We are committed to following the law and protecting the