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. Currently, only a few sheriff's offices in South Carolina are involved in these programs, and the resolution aims to expand participation to enhance public safety and resource management in addressing undocumented immigration.
Additionally, the bill requires law enforcement agencies to fully cooperate with the U.S. Attorney's Office upon discovering illegal operations related to the importation of undocumented individuals. This cooperation includes initiating RICO-based asset seizures to confiscate all assets involved in these illegal activities. The resolution emphasizes the need for state and local action in response to perceived federal shortcomings in immigration enforcement and is set to take effect upon the Governor's approval.