CHESTER COUNTY, S.C. — As Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) continues to ramp up its enforcement actions across the country, one Charlotte-area agency confirms it is partnering with the federal group.

Chester County Sheriff Max Dorsey confirmed to WCNC Charlotte that his deputies are working with ICE in a task force that has not yet launched. Dorsey said deputies are not yet trained in immigration enforcement, but the training and task force would begin soon.

Dorsey also said the Chester County Sheriff's Office is the only department in the Charlotte metro taking this on. He declined to discuss details in an on-camera interview.

The memorandum of agreement between the sheriff's office and ICE was shared online, and it shows it was signed in March of 2025. The agreement falls un

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