As Congress spars over ICE, GOP legislators in SC advance bill requiring more cooperation

By: Adrian Ashford

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: March 25, 2026

Words: 989

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

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COLUMBIA — A proposal requiring more than two dozen law enforcement agencies in South Carolina to sign agreements with federal immigration officials advanced to the House floor over Democrats’ objections.

The House Judiciary Committee voted 14-8 Tuesday along party lines on a bill mandating all policing agencies that operate an overnight lockup to participate in U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement’s 287(g) program. They can enter any of several agreement options in the program …

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