Senator Lindsey Graham, Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee and representative for South Carolina, made several public statements on social media in early October 2025. His posts addressed religious observance, immigration policy, and law enforcement partnerships.
On October 1, 2025, Graham acknowledged Yom Kippur with a message to those observing the holiday: “On this Yom Kippur, I wish our friends observing this sacred day a time of reflection, renewal, and peace. God bless our friends in Israel, and may this day bring hope and strength to all who honor it.”
The following day, October 2, he discussed immigration policy in South Carolina. Graham stated: “South Carolina needs to be the last place illegal immigrants want to come. I was proud to stand with Governor @henrymcmaster and sheriffs from across South Carolina in Columbia today as we expand our 287(g) partnership with DHS and ICE.” The tweet referenced the expansion of a federal-local partnership aimed at enforcing immigration laws.
On October 3, Graham elaborated on the importance of these efforts by highlighting his role in securing resources for related programs: “The 287(g) program is crucial for combatting illegal immigration by encouraging partnerships between @DHSgov and @ICEgov and state and local law enforcement. As Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, I was proud to work with @POTUS to secure additional funding for this”.
The 287(g) program allows state or local law enforcement agencies to collaborate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under agreements that permit certain officers to perform limited federal immigration enforcement functions. These partnerships have been part of national discussions on how states can participate in federal immigration efforts.
Governor Henry McMaster has previously supported initiatives expanding cooperation between South Carolina law enforcement agencies and federal authorities regarding immigration issues.
Yom Kippur is considered one of the holiest days in Judaism—a time dedicated to reflection and atonement—observed by Jewish communities worldwide each year.
