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State-level immigration cooperation, enforcement bill clears Idaho Senate

The Charleston County Sheriff's Office and South Carolina's State Law Enforcement Division joined Immigration and Customs Enforcement's 287 program on March 10, 2025, despite protests against it earlier this year.
Charleston County Sheriff Carl Ritchie fulfilled a campaign promise by reinstating participation in the 287 program, stating that it allows his office to assist in removing individuals unlawfully in the U.S.
Mark Ruppel, the communications director for Charleston County Sheriff's Office, emphasized that their approach prioritizes public safety while cooperating with state and federal agencies as outlined in a March 11 statement.
In Florida, the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office collaborates with federal immigration authorities to arrest illegal immigrants and combat human smuggling, showcasing local support for enforcement efforts tied to the Trump administration's policies.

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Bill to establish ICE grant program for local law enforcement agencies passes out of committee

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indiana House Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Committee passed a bill in a 12-1 vote on Tuesday that would incentivize local law enforcement agencies to work with ICE through its 287(g) program. The program trains and deputizes local law enforcement to carry out some ICE functions within prisons and jails. "These types of operations are going to be happening around the country, and I think our local law enforcement officia…

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The Post and Courier

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SLED, Charleston County Sheriff's Office join ICE enforcement program. Here's what we know.

The State Law Enforcement Division, Charleston County Sheriff's Office and Chester County Sheriff's Office are now participating in Immigration and Customs Enforcement's controversial 287(g) program.

24 days ago·Charleston, United States

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State-level immigration cooperation, enforcement bill clears Idaho Senate

The Idaho Senate passed a bill to involve local police in immigration enforcement, moving it closer to the governor's desk.

24 days ago·Boise, United States

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Community leaders urge Coral Gables to end agreement with ICE

Community leaders and advocates on Tuesday called on Coral Gables to end its agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement under the controversial 287(g) program.

24 days ago·Miami, United States

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Bangor Daily News

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ICE wants Maine police to partner on immigration enforcement

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is asking police agencies across the country to join it in a partnership, but so far no Maine departments have signed on. The partnership operates under the 287(g) Program, which allows ICE to delegate authority to local police officers “to protect the homeland through the arrest and removal of aliens who undermine the safety of our nation’s communities and the integrity of U.S. immigration laws.” The pro…

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These Kentucky sheriffs are signing up to help Trump’s ICE

Grayson County's sheriff’s office and detention center formally agreed this month to partner with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement amid a federal crackdown on immigrants under President Donald Trump.Two more law enforcement agencies, the Daviess County and Oldham County sheriff’s offices, also have applied to partner with ICE through the agency’s 287(g) program, federal data show.This is a change from early February, when KyCIR reported …

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