Rep. Derrick Jackson and Sen. Kenya Wicks Condemn Recent ICE Activity in Fayette and Clayton Counties

ATLANTA - State Representative Derrick Jackson (D-Tyrone) and State Senator Kenya Wicks (D-Fayette) today condemn Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in Fayette and Clayton counties, as well as other parts of the state.

"We firmly believe that ICE is negatively exceeding its role and responsibilities," said Rep. Jackson. "They have gone well-beyond looking for criminals to the point that they are intimidating and harassing law-abiding citizens without probable cause or any form of suspicion. These actions are not creating a safe environment for our constituents - in fact, they are doing quite the opposite."

"We are completely appalled by the recent ICE raids conducted in our districts and other parts of Georgia," stated Sen. Wicks. "No citizen in Georgia should live in a state of fear. The notion that ICE would demand 'show me your papers' from Georgians in 2025 is an affront to our values and an overreach of authority."

"Lastly, we do not need the National Guard to be activated in Georgia," added Rep. Jackson. "We have not reached a threshold that requires the involvement of the National Guard, and any suggestion otherwise is irresponsible and unnecessary."

"Our ask is for ICE to let local law enforcement officers do their job managing public safety," added Sen. Wicks. "These aggressive tactics are counterproductive and erode the trust essential for community well-being."

Rep. Jackson and Sen. Wicks urge immediate reconsideration and cessation of these practices by ICE, and they seek to advocate for a cooperative approach that respects civil liberties and upholds the dignity of all Georgians.

Representative Derrick Jackson represents the citizens of District 68, which includes portions of Fayette and Fulton counties. He was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2016 and re-elected in 2022. He currently serves on the Budget & Fiscal Affairs Oversight, Defense & Veterans Affairs, Regulated Industries and State Planning & Community Affairs committees.

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