Many Police Forces Have Found ICE Agreements Undermine Public Safety

Many Police Forces Have Found ICE 287(g) Partnerships Undermine Public Safety - Bucks County Beacon

Written by W. Carsten Andresen, St. Edward’s University During his first few months in office, President Donald Trump has been establishing a framework for deporting undocumented immigrants en masse. It’s something he has previously vowed will be “the largest deportation operation in the history of our country.” Part of that operation includes what’s known as the federal 287(g) program. Established in 1996, it allows U.S. Immigration and Customs…

Many police forces have found ICE agreements undermine public safety

During his first few months in office, President Donald Trump has been establishing a framework for deporting undocumented immigrants en masse. It's something he has previously vowed will be "the largest deportation operation in the history of our country."

Many police forces finding surge of ICE agreements with local police undermine public safety

As a criminal justice scholar, I believe the surge of 287(g) agreements sets a dangerous precedent for local policing, where forging relationships and building the trust of immigrants is a proven and effective tactic in combating crime.

Surge of ICE agreements with local police aim to increase deportations, but many police forces have found they undermine public safety

by W. Carsten Andresen, St. Edward’s University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] During his first few months in office, President Donald Trump has been establishing a framework for deporting undocumented immigrants en masse. It’s something he has previously vowed will be “the largest deportation operation in the history of our country.” Part of that operation includes what’s known as the federal 287…