Philadelphia D.A. Candidates Debate ICE Cooperation Ahead of Election Day DA Larry Krasner pursued reforms to protect immigrant defendants from ICE. Will they survive his re-election race? Will Lennon May 17, 2021
How Immigrant Communities Beat Back ICE and Helped Flip Georgia Now these organizers are tackling the January runoffs for the U.S. Senate. Sonam Vashi Dec 10, 2020
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
The Major Blindspot Undermining Sanctuary Cities and Helping ICE Massive data networks help ICE target immigrants, even in so-called sanctuary cities. Will the Biden administration and local officials shut them down? Will Lennon Nov 19, 2020
How Criminal Justice Reform Fared at the Ballot Box on Tuesday Voters elected new sheriffs and DAs who’ve vowed to challenge mass incarceration and ICE, and they approved initiatives to curtail drug criminalization and expand voting rights. Daniel Nichanian, Anna Simonton Nov 05, 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
Georgia Sheriff Elections Could Limit ICE’s Reach In Gwinnett and Cobb counties, sheriff candidates are promising to roll back cooperation with ICE. Advocates say they should cut ties completely, while the federal agency threatens retaliation. Timothy Pratt Sep 04, 2020
Policing And Ties With ICE On The Menu In Norfolk County’s Sheriff Race This Massachusetts special election, which starts with next week’s Democratic primary, will shape criminal justice reform prospects in this county—and in state politics. Daniel Nichanian Aug 25, 2020
When Sheriffs Choose to Help ICE When people are arrested and booked into a local jail, they often end up on ICE’s radar. Sheriffs are a major reason why. Jessica Pishko Jun 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
New Jersey Attorney General Bans ICE’s 287(g) Program Gurbir Grewal terminated existing 287(g) contracts. But immigrants will continue to be treated differently. Daniel Nichanian Oct 04, 2019
Illinois Bans ICE Program. But This Reform Is Not Yet Taking Off Elsewhere. Illinois prohibition against 287(g) contracts comes two years after California’s ban. Daniel Nichanian Sep 05, 2019
In North Carolina, Forsyth County’s New Sheriff Restricts Cooperation with ICE Daniel Nichanian Feb 14, 2019
How Do New Jersey Counties Still Partner with ICE? New Jersey attorney general limits local cooperation with ICE, postpones some decisions. Daniel Nichanian Dec 06, 2018
3 Maryland Counties Are In ICE’s 287(g) Program. How Many After November? Daniel Nichanian Oct 11, 2018
Sheriff Race in Doña Ana, New Mexico Puts Spotlight on Operation Stonegarden This article is part of the Political Report's coverage of criminal justice in the 2018 elections. Daniel Nichanian Oct 04, 2018
Bergen County Sheriff Resigns After Racist Remarks. What’s Next in New Jersey? Daniel Nichanian Sep 27, 2018
2018 Election Preview: Wisconsin's Immigration Protests Do Not Structure Sheriff Elections Daniel Nichanian Aug 09, 2018
2018 Election Preview: Sheriff of El Paso County, Colorado Immigration enforcement at forefront of sheriff race in El Paso, Colorado Jun 25, 2018