Why ICE Cooperation Is Dangerous Even with Biden in the White House
More public officials are breaking ties with ICE, as immigrants’ rights advocates double down on their case that local governments should avoid immigration enforcement regardless of Biden’s new policies.
Felipe De La Hoz Mar 25, 2021
As Trump Departs, Some Democrats May Seek Cover to Maintain Ties with ICE
Officials in a New Jersey county voted last week to renew a lucrative contract with ICE and continue detaining immigrants.
Daniel Nichanian Dec 04, 2020
These Twelve Elections Could Curb ICE’s Powers
In many places that have long helped arrest and detain immigrants, voters will decide the fate of local partnerships with ICE, possibly dealing a series of blows to the agency.
Daniel Nichanian Oct 09, 2020
How ICE is Using Private Contractors to Dodge Local Democracy
The agency is pursuing contracts with private detention providers to circumvent state and local efforts to curtail and regulate immigrant detention.
Felipe De La Hoz May 26, 2020
In Louisiana, Sheriff Elections Will Shape ICE’s Reach
“They’re trying to send Hispanics to Mexico or Honduras and put Black men in jail,” said one candidate regarding prevailing practices. “The United States is made for everybody.”
Daniel Nichanian Sep 19, 2019
Yet Another North Carolina Sheriff Restricts Cooperation with ICE
Buncombe County’s Quentin Miller is the state’s fifth new sheriff to say he will stop honoring ICE detainers since the 2018 elections.
Daniel Nichanian Feb 28, 2019
3 Maryland Counties Are In ICE’s 287(g) Program. How Many After November?
3 Maryland counties are in ICE’s 287(g) program. How many after November?
Daniel Nichanian Oct 11, 2018
2018 Election Preview: Sheriff of Wake County, North Carolina
Wake County sheriff race struggles for media visibility, with 287(g) at stake
Daniel Nichanian Oct 10, 2018
Will Orange County Keep Circumventing California's ‘Sanctuary’ Law?
Will Orange County continue circumventing California’s ‘sanctuary state’ law?
Daniel Nichanian Oct 10, 2018
2018 Election Preview: Wisconsin's Immigration Protests Do Not Structure Sheriff Elections
Daniel Nichanian The Wisconsin counties that are cooperating closely with ICE have drawn protests from immigrants’ rights activists, but the issue is not resonating in the sheriff elections they are holding this year. In fact, Sheriff Eric Severson is running unopposed in Waukesha County (a populous and conservative county in the Milwaukee suburbs). In 2017, […]
Daniel Nichanian Aug 09, 2018