Texas Bill Would Force Local Deputies to Cooperate with ICE

Texas bill would force local deputies to cooperate with ICE

(NewsNation) — Sheriff’s departments throughout Texas could be forced to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement if Gov. Greg Abbott signs a bill into law that was recently approved by the state legislature. The bill mandates that departments in 238 of the state’s 254 counties enter into at least one form of a 287(g) agreement or a similar federal program, which gives deputies the authority to carry out immigration enforcement duties …

Immigration crackdowns pass NC House, inch closer to possible veto battle

The bill would put the Republican State Auditor in charge of investigating state agencies to determine their level of cooperation with ICE.

Chesapeake Sheriff's Office announces expanded partnership with ICE

The Chesapeake Correctional Center signs a 72-hour agreement with ICE to enhance custody and removal processes, the Chesapeake Sheriff's Office said.

Texas sheriffs to cooperate with ICE

A new state law requires local police to help arrest illegal immigrants

Las Vegas police entering formal agreement with ICE to turn over undocumented inmates

The Metropolitan Police Department is re-entering into an agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to allow officers to conduct immigration duties.

County ponders options as governor poised to sign SB8 into law

SOCORRO, Texas (Border Report) – Border communities like Socorro were built and thrive to a large extend on their Spanish and immigrant heritage. That’s why the prospect of challenging residents on their immigration status horrifies some local officials. Texas Legislature OKs bill requiring sheriffs to partner with federal authorities to enforce immigration laws “We are not going to do the job of the federal government,” Mayor Rudy Cruz Jr…