The Controversial Detention of Immigrants in Chatham County Georgia
On June 11, 2025, two traffic stops near Savannah, Georgia resulted in the detention of several immigrants, marking a significant shift in local law enforcement’s approach to immigration enforcement.
These incidents involved the collaboration of Chatham County police and federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, with ICE agents even riding in patrol vehicles during the stops. This practice has raised concern and controversy, with advocates calling it unprecedented and alarming.
While Chatham County police have stated that the incidents were isolated and not part of a formal partnership with ICE, many community leaders have expressed concerns about potential racial profiling and the implications of increased cooperation between local and federal authorities.
The collaboration between Chatham County police and ICE has sparked questions about the impact on the immigrant community in Georgia, as well as the wider implications of the Trump administration’s heightened deportation efforts.
Source: ATL Newsroom