Franklin County Sheriff Dallas Baldwin, featured in a campaign ad for Sen. Sherrod Brown, oversees a sanctuary county despite claiming to fight illegal drugs at the border. Baldwin's policies have led to the release of criminal illegal aliens and criticism from Republicans. ICE has raised concerns over the county's refusal to honor detainers, which has resulted in dangerous criminals being released into the community.
Key Points
Franklin County Sheriff Dallas Baldwin oversees a sanctuary county despite being featured in a campaign ad for Sen. Sherrod Brown.
ICE has criticized the county's policies that result in the release of criminal illegal aliens, jeopardizing public safety.
Pros
Sheriff Baldwin featured in a campaign ad for Sen. Sherrod Brown, highlighting efforts to crack down on illegal drugs at the border.
Cons
Franklin County is considered a sanctuary county, with policies that do not cooperate with ICE detainers, leading to the release of criminal illegal aliens.
Releases of criminal illegal aliens have raised concerns about public safety and the risk of re-offending.