All eyes this week are on federal immigration authorities, who have been conducting enforcement operations in the Triangle. That has sparked a major backlash from local residents and town and county officials – and even local law enforcement: Orange County Sheriff Charles Blackwood issued a joint statement this week with the Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough police chiefs, urging residents to know their rights and reiterating their own commitment to “protect and serve all community members,” particularly the most vulnerable.
Sheriff Blackwood joins Aaron to discuss the situation, how his office is handling it, the conversations he’s had with residents, and what everyone can do to preserve our community as one that’s both welcoming and safe for everyone.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
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