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Elizabeth Urban

Texas Sheriff Apologizes For Holding Immigration Panel To Address Concerns From Latino Population: 'I Am But a Mortal Man'

Sheriff Larry Smith of the Smith County Sheriff’s Office apologized for holding an immigration panel to address concerns from the Latino population, insisting that he stands with Gov. Greg Abbott and the Trump administration. (Credit: KETK NBC/YouTube)

A Texas sheriff apologized for holding an immigration panel to address concerns from the community's Latino population, insisting that he supports both the state and the Trump administration.

Sheriff Larry Smith of the Smith County Sheriff's Office explained that he decided to hold the panel after hearing that some individuals in the Hispanic community were afraid to send their kids to school, go to work or attend church, as reported by KETK.

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