Immigrants Sue Over ICE's 287(g) Program

Three immigrants in Georgia have filed a lawsuit challenging 287(g), an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) program that allows ICE to delegate some of its responsibilities to local law enforcement.

Specifically, 287(g) allows state and local law enforcement to enter into into a partnership with ICE, so that ICE may delegate to them immigration enforcement duties within their jurisdictions. Before delegating duties, the parties must enter into a Memorandum of Agreement, which defines the scope and limitations of the proposed delegation. The program also requires a 4-week training program.

Currently, in Colorado, both the El Paso County Sheriff's Office and the Colorado Department of Public Safety have agreements with ICE under 287(g).

The 287(g) program has been criticized by immigrant rights groups for promoting deportation for minor offenses, such as traffic violations, as opposed to focusing on serious crime; leading to racial profiling and; creating a fear of police among immigrant communities.

The Georgia lawsuit alleges that ICE has failed in its training and supervision duties under the program. It further asserts that ICE has improperly delegated its power.

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