The bill, H. 3030, is a joint resolution that mandates county and municipal law enforcement agencies in South Carolina to participate in at least one of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Section 287(g) programs. This program allows state and local law enforcement to perform certain immigration enforcement functions under ICE's direction. The resolution emphasizes the need for local agencies to engage in these programs to enhance public safety and address the issue of undocumented individuals in the state, which the General Assembly attributes to federal inaction on border security.
Additionally, the bill requires law enforcement agencies to fully cooperate with the U.S. Attorney's Office upon discovering illegal operations aimed at bringing undocumented individuals into South Carolina. This cooperation includes initiating RICO-based asset seizures to confiscate all assets involved in these illegal activities. The resolution is set to take effect upon the Governor's approval.