Executive Board Session (M. Greer)

**Executive Summary**

**Background**
Michael Greer, a retired attorney and magistrate from Elmwood Township, has expressed his concerns regarding Sheriff Borkovich’s cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). In his email to the Board of Commissioners, he inquiries about the limits that the sheriff places on such cooperation, specifically regarding the verification of arrest warrants prior to involving sheriff staff in ICE-related actions.

**Key Concerns**
Greer emphasizes the importance of ensuring that appropriate legal safeguards are in place when the sheriff’s department collaborates with federal immigration enforcement. He questions whether the sheriff will require a valid arrest warrant before engaging with ICE, highlighting that an arrest warrant requires a judge or magistrate’s determination of probable cause. Without these protections in the cooperation with ICE, there exists a potential liability for the county in cases of constitutional rights violations against individuals detained.

**Conclusion**
The message outlines the potential legal ramifications of the sheriff’s policies and urges the Board of Commissioners to consider the implications of these practices on individual rights and county liability. Greer’s commentary suggests a need for clear guidelines regarding compliance with immigration enforcement, ensuring that the rights of Leelanau County citizens are protected while maintaining lawful procedures.