County Support for ICE and Local Law Enforcement

Shared experiences as a police officer in Texas regarding violent crime involving illegal immigrants and expressed support for the Clermont County Sheriff's cooperation with ICE.

Argued that U.S. citizens commit a high volume of violent crimes and criticized immigration policies and rhetoric targeting immigrants.

Shared her background as a legal immigrant from South Africa and emphasized that individuals should follow legal immigration processes.

Criticized Congress for failing to pass effective immigration legislation and expressed frustration over federal spending and foreign policy.

Discussed recent local protests and argued that county government should focus more on local social services like homeless shelters and mental health rather than infrastructure.

Commented on past congressional border legislation and international military affairs.

Expressed concern that 287(g) ICE contracts turn local deputies into federal contractors and could lead to federal overreach or voter intimidation.