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Local Enforcement - 287(g)
Overview
The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1996 added the 287(g) provision that allows the Department of Homeland Security to enter into contracts with state and local law enforcement agencies. The provision provides training for local officers who will help enforce immigration law under the supervision of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. As of August 2008, there were 63 local municipalities that were part of the 287(g) program.
Update
Author of 287(g) local enforcement program strikes back at Wall Street Journal and Obama
Monday, July 20, 2009, 7:45 AM EST - posted on NumbersUSA
Elected Officials Who...
- Voted on Amendment to Preserve the 287(g) Program
Updated Monday, June 6, 2011, 8:18 AM EST - posted on NumbersUSA
June 2, 2011 -- Voted for Polis Amendment to H.R.2017
A "Yes" vote was to end that 287(g) program that trains local police as immigration enforcement officers
A "No" vote was to preserve the 287(g) program that trains local police as immigration enforcement officers
Voted YES
Count: 107
Voted NO
Count: 313
- Grijalva (AZ-D)
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Elected Officials Who...
- Voted on Amendment to Increase Funds for 287(g) in 2012 DHS Spending Bill
Updated Thursday, June 2, 2011, 11:07 AM EST - posted on NumbersUSA
June 1, 2011 -- Voted for Amendment No. 2 to H.R.2017
A "Yes" vote was for nearly 20% increase in funding to train local law enforcement to remove illegal aliens from their jurisdiction
A "No" vote opposed the increase in funding for training a backlog of local law enforcement who've applied for the 287(g) program
Voted YES
Count: 268
Voted NO
Count: 151
- Young (AK-R)
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- Bachus (AL-R)
- Bonner (AL-R)
- Brooks (AL-R)
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- Ross (AR-D)
- Crawford (AR-R)
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Rep. Lamar Smith (R-Texas) had a letter published in the Wall Street Journal criticizing the Obama Administration's decision to weaken the 287(g) program after the paper published a story about the decision on July 11.
Rep. Smith was one of the architects of the 287(g) program, which partners Immigration and Customs Enforcement with local law agencies in the enforcement of federal immigration laws. The program provides funding and training to participating agencies and more than 120,000 illegal aliens have been identified since its implementation.
A few week's ago, the Obama Administration weakened the contract it had with local law officials. The program initially allowed police officers to turn over any illegal alien committing an offense. Now, only illegal aliens committing major offenses may be turned over to federal officials.
Rep. Smith's letter...
Your article "New Curbs Set on Arrests of Illegal Immigrants" (U.S. News, July 11) reveals the latest move by the Obama administration to handcuff local police and make it harder for them to find and deport illegal immigrants.
As the co-author of the legislation enacting the 287g program, I can attest that it was created to let state and local law-enforcement officials help enforce all immigration laws, not a select few. It only makes sense to remove illegal immigrants from the streets before they commit more serious crimes.
Now, the Department of Homeland Security appears to be trying to intimidate agencies that are successfully helping the federal government enforce our nation's immigration laws. DHS is changing the rules for sheriffs and police departments. The ultimatum: Sign on to our new program in 90 days, or you are kicked out!
The DHS should do more, not less, to protect the lives and property of all Americans and make our communities safer.
Rep. Lamar Smith
(R., Texas)
Ranking Member
House Judiciary Committee
Washington
Publications
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Articles - Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Polls
61% of voters in Arizona approve Arpaio's job approach
Support Tougher Enforcement - Wednesday, October 28, 2009
In the News
Illegal immigration enforcement program takes heavy toll on Hispanic populations
In the News - Monday, January 31, 2011
Pr. William, Loudoun Weigh Staying in U.S. Immigration Program
In the News - Thursday, August 27, 2009
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