Whatcom County Sheriff Donnell Tanksley, Bellingham Public Schools, Western Washington University and the city of Bellingham issued statements this week in regard to President Donald Trump’s call to deport undocumented immigrants — including so-called “dreamers” brought to the U.S. as children.

Sheriff Jason Mikesell of the Teller County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) announced the recent arrests of four suspects that its office is now investigating with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday it will not conduct enforcement action based on someone’s immigration status. In a public letter, Sheriff Donnell Tanksley said that deportation,