In Walker County, the sheriff’s office is waiting for Monday.
Sheriff Steve Wilson’s office is one of many in the Chattanooga region wondering how incoming President Donald Trump’s second term in office could change their work — particularly when it comes to dealing with unauthorized immigrants in their custody.
“We do expect, after the 20th, something,” Maj. Mike Freeman said by phone. “I expect to see a change, and we may be starting over on our procedure.”
Wilson said authorities haven’t heard yet of any additional duties coming from the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement. But as changes come, sheriff’s offices like his will be on the front lines since they control local jails — often the first place immigration status is checked upon arrest.