US EditionGov Little Announces New Partnership Between Idaho State Police and ICE
- Governor Brad Little announced on Thursday that Idaho State Police have partnered with ICE through the 287 program to move convicted immigrant offenders held in Idaho detention centers to ICE facilities for removal from the United States.
- This partnership follows House Bill 83, signed by Little on March 27, which strengthens immigration enforcement cooperation, although a federal judge temporarily blocked the bill earlier this year amid ongoing legal challenges.
- Idaho State Police plan to request funding of up to $300,000 to facilitate as many as 100 transport operations within the coming year, primarily moving multiple individuals convicted of offenses like domestic violence and robbery to the ICE detention center in Jefferson County.
- Todd Lyons, the acting director of ICE, expressed support for Idaho’s decision to join the 287 program, highlighting its role in enhancing public safety, while Secretary Kristi Noem emphasized the program's vital importance in tackling criminal activity.
- The agreement allows Idaho to assist ICE in deporting convicted immigrants to prevent their release back into communities, reflecting the state's intent to enhance enforcement despite legal and political challenges.
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ISP to partner with ICE to transport inmates to detention facilities...
Gov. Brad Little said Thursday that Idaho State Police will soon begin helping facilitate the deportation of people who are in Idaho illegally and currently serving sentences in county jails.
Idaho partners with ICE to transport dangerous criminals from local jails
BOISE, Idaho – The governor of Idaho announced that the Idaho State Police will collaborate with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to transport dangerous illegal alien criminals out of Idaho jails.
Gov Little announces new partnership between Idaho State Police and ICE
The Idaho State Police (ISP) has entered into an agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under the 287(g) program, allowing ISP to transport hundreds of convicted criminal immigrants directly from Idaho jails to ICE detention facilities for deportation. Governor Brad Little announced the partnership on Thursday, emphasizing the program's focus on removing "dangerous illegal alien criminals" from Idaho communities.
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