Idaho Sheriffs Slam D.C. Pressure to Resurrect Failed Immigration Enforcement Bill

Idaho sheriffs: Trump administration pressuring lawmakers on immigration bills

BOISE, Idaho — The Idaho Sheriffs’ Association alleged Thursday that Republican legislators introduced a rerun of a controversial immigration bill because of pressure from the Trump administration. Two members of Senate leadership, including Senate Pro Tem Kelly Anthon, R-Declo, introduced…

Idaho Sheriffs slam D.C. pressure to resurrect failed immigration enforcement bill

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) — The Idaho Sheriffs’ Association (ISA) is pushing back against what it calls a "deliberate attempt" by out-of-state political forces to resurrect a controversial immigration enforcement bill that died in a Senate committee. The backlash follows reports that Stephen Miller, Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy and Homeland Security Advisor, allegedly contacted Idaho’s executive and legislative leadership on March 17 to pressure t…

“We don’t need a law to tell us to do so”: Idaho sheriffs oppose revived ICE partnership bill

A bill that would have required Idaho law enforcement agencies to enter formal cooperation agreements with ICE died in the Senate last week.But now, it could be coming back with a few minor edits, and several Idaho sheriffs continue to oppose the idea.Payette County Sheriff Andy Creech joined the Idaho Sheriffs' Association and its 44 elected county sheriffs in speaking out against RS 33831. In a joint press release issued on Thursday, the sheri…

Idaho Sheriffs' Association urges Legislature to stop HB 659

Sheriff's across Idaho are calling on the Idaho legislature not pass House Bill 659

Idaho's Sheriffs' Association pens letter to legislature emphasizing 'unequivocal opposition' to ICE partnership proposal

The Idaho Sheriffs' Association local sheriffs already work with ICE daily and note that House Bill 659 and a newly proposed bill could remove local control.