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Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Undocumented: Texas' immigration impact in a new Trump era
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Under President Donald Trump's renewed administration, Texas has emerged as a key frontline in the push for aggressive immigration enforcement and widespread deportations. Gov. Greg Abbott has issued executive orders directing state agencies to cooperate with federal authorities in identifying, arresting, detaining and deporting undocumented immigrants. Republican lawmakers are also exploring additional measures to bolster those efforts – largely, they say, to combat crime. This includes encouraging local law enforcement agencies to sign Section 287(g) agreements, which authorize them to carry out federal immigration duties. The impact on immigrant communities has been profound, with widespread fear and uncertainty taking hold. Economically, industries heavily dependent on immigrant labor – particularly construction – are voicing serious concerns about potential labor shortages. Texas residents – regardless of immigration status – also feel the ripple effects in their schools, healthcare systems, courts and public safety services. To better understand these challenges, KXAN investigators spent the first 100 days of Trump's second term crowdsourcing for information and gathering insights from the public. The result is 'Undocumented,' a comprehensive project launched on May 12, 2025. This initiative features interactive reports (some also available in Spanish), compelling video stories and a podcast episode diving into the real-life consequences of these policies and proposals. Explore our complete coverage below. EXPLORE: Full multimedia 'Undocumented' project Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Mississippi Attorney General announces partnership with ICE
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Attorney General Lynn Fitch (R-Miss.) announced her office will assist U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under the Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Section 287(g) program. Cartel 'sicarios' crossed into US soil in murder-for-hire scheme, prosecutors say 'I am proud to stand alongside President Trump and take decisive action to protect our country and uphold the rule of law,' said Fitch. 'This partnership will not only ensure that we protect our communities, but also strengthen our efforts to combat human trafficking, drug cartels, and violent crime. Together, we will make Mississippi- and our entire nation- safer than ever before.' According to Fitch, the program allows state and local law enforcement entities to partner with ICE for delegated immigration enforcement. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Kansas law enforcement agencies sign up to help ICE conduct deportations
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas' top law enforcement agency and some sheriff's offices are signing up to help enforce immigration laws in the Sunflower State. But what is included in these new partnerships? The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) recently signed an agreement with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in February this year. The stated purpose of the agreement was that it would allow a limited number of KBI agents to work alongside ICE personnel to enforce the nation's immigration laws in Kansas. Melissa Underwood with the KBI told 27 News the agency has yet to make any arrests or deportations yet as of March 10. She said a total of four assistant special agents in charge (ASAC) are receiving specialized ICE training as part of the agreement. Bats, sex offenders and dangerous area prompt KBI to search for new home in Topeka 'The agreement provides our agents, in coordination with ICE, the ability to leverage federal powers of arrest and deportation of non-U.S. citizens who are committing acts of violence or distributing drugs in our communities,' Underwood said. 'The KBI does not plan to target individuals for immigration violations, but rather plans to use this partnership as another tool in KBI priority cases.' Danedri Herbert with the Kansas Office of the Attorney General said in February the new partnership is allowed under Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) put in place in 1952. This section allows ICE to delegate to state and local law enforcement officers the authority to perform some specified immigration officer functions while under the federal agency's oversight. 'Justice was finally served': Shawnee County District Attorney speaks on Dana Chandler trial ICE lists three different models that can be enacted under the Section 287(g) program that allow it to work together with state and local law enforcement agencies. These include the following: Jail enforcement model (JEM) – Delegates some authority to state/local law enforcement agencies to identify people living in the nation illegally who are in state or local custody and place them into immigration proceedings. Warrant service officer (WSO) – gives legal authority to state/local law enforcement officers to execute civil immigration warrants on behalf of enforcement and removal operations within the confines of their detention facilities. Task force model (TFM) – acts as a force multiplier for state/local law enforcement agencies to enforce limited immigration authority with oversight provided by ICE during their routine police duties. Controversial FAFSA high school graduation requirement removed in Kansas Kansas is not alone in working together with ICE to enforce immigration laws. ICE reports that, as of March 14, it has entered into multiple agreements with different law enforcement agencies in states across the nation. 76 JEM agreements in 23 states. 143 WSO agreements in 22 states. 140 agencies in 16 states. ICE's website shows that six Kansas law enforcement agencies are registered with the Section 287(g) program to help federal officials deport people living in the state illegally. These include the following: Cowley County Sheriff's Office – WSO agreement. Finney County Sheriff's Office – WSO agreement. Jackson County Sheriff's Office – WSO agreement. KBI – TFM/WSO agreement. Reno County Sheriff's Office – WSO agreement. President Donald Trump issued executive order 14159 'Protecting the American People Against Invasion' on Jan. 20, calling for Section 287(g) to be used in the nation. Trump's new policies were credited in the more than 20,000 deportations reported by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Feb. 26 after his first full month in the White House. Kansas gov. moves 'Black Mass' outside of Statehouse 27 News reached out to the Kansas Office of the Attorney General for an updated comment on its relationship with ICE on Monday, March 10 but has yet to receive a response. For more crime news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here. Follow Matthew Self on X (Twitter): Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Charleston County Sheriff's Office rejoins ICE agreement 287(g)
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Deputies in Charleston County will soon be able to serve and execute civil immigration warrants at the Al Cannon Detention Center, according to an announcement from the Charleston County Sheriff's Office. The law enforcement agency said Tuesday that it has rejoined the Section 287 (G) program in partnership with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This program is a voluntary partnership between ICE and the county, allowing deputies to perform limited immigration actions within their jurisdiction. CCSO said they have signed a memorandum to participate in the Warrant Service Officer (WSO) program, which is one of three models offered under 287 (g). The warrant service model allows ICE to train deputies to serve and executive civil immigration warrants in jails, in this case, Al Cannon. 'It enables our agency to assist in the removal of individuals in custody who have committed serious crimes and are in the U.S. unlawfully,' the sheriff's office said in a statement. 'The Charleston County Sheriff's Office remains dedicated to public safety, law, and order, and serving the community while cooperating with state and federal agencies in accordance with the law,' the agency added. 'Our approach remains unchanged: 'We prioritize public safety and collaborate across all levels of government to serve Charleston County.' Former Charleston County Sheriff Kristin Graziano dissolved the 287(g) agreement between the sheriff's office and ICE as one of her first official acts after taking office in 2021. According to ICE, four other agencies in South Carolina were enrolled in 287(g) programs as of March 11. These include the Chester County Sheriff's Office, Horry County Sheriff's Office, York County Sheriff's Office, and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division. Since taking office, Trump has signed several executive orders to crack down on immigration. He deployed military personnel and federal law enforcement to the southern border, froze the U.S. refugee admissions program, and reinstated policies that restrict pathways for asylum seekers. He also ordered an end to birthright citizenship, though a federal judge quickly blocked the executive order, deeming it 'blatantly unconstitutional.' In February, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson sent a letter to the state's 46 sheriffs encouraging them to work with ICE on immigration enforcement efforts. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Youngkin issues executive order requiring law enforcement to assist in immigration enforcement efforts
RICHMOND, Va. (WAVY) — Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued an Executive Order to direct local and state law enforcement to assist in immigration enforcement. Executive Order 47 directs the Virginia State Police and the Department of Corrections to sign Section 287(g) agreements with ICE and directs the Secretary of Public Safety & Homeland Security to request a certification from local and regional jail authorities confirming their full cooperation with ICE and that they will cooperate with the Section 287(g) VSP Task Force. 'As Governor, protecting our citizens is my foremost responsibility and today we are taking action that will make Virginia safer by removing dangerous criminal illegal immigrants from our Commonwealth,' said Youngkin. 'This order will allow Virginia State Police and the Department of Corrections to partner with President Trump's administration on federal immigration enforcement. Dangerous criminal illegal immigrants should not be let back into our communities to assault, rape and murder. They should be sent back where they came from.' Continue to check for updates. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
