Eight individuals suspected of residing in the U.S. illegally and housed at the DeSoto County Adult Detention Center have been detained by ICE, in a coordinated effort with the DeSoto County District Attorney’s Office. The detainees were apprehended for a range of offenses, with the DA’s office emphasizing the operation's alignment with an ongoing attempt to oversee individuals who have committed crimes within the nation's borders, as per a Local Memphis report.
Months following the announcement of 'Operation Final Departure' by DA Matthew Barton, designed to tackle undocumented immigration, the latest detentions form part of a broader initiative. "State law demands local and state agencies enforce federal immigration laws, and my office is fully committed to cooperating with federal authorities to fulfill that legal obligation," Barton told Action News 5. In the operation concerning the arrests, Barton’s sentiment echoes where residents of DeSoto County are claimed to be protected in his statement.
The DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton has stated their comprehensive support for maintaining public safety and upholding legal statutes. Officials from the DA’s Office advocate for the partnership with ICE as a measure against illegal immigration and criminal undertakings within the jurisdiction. This remark came alongside affirmations of relieving local taxpayers of the fiscal encumbrance of the illegal immigrant population, according to Barton in statements obtained by WREG News.
Now facing deportation proceedings, the cooperation between local and federal authorities has transitioned the eight detainees into the hands of ICE, which will take precedence in the removal process. As the DA’s office insists on the strict adherence to local and state agencies’ enforcement of federal immigration laws, Barton’s office, as cited by Local Memphis, reveals a steadfast commitment to this legal requirement, echoing throughout their recent efforts.
