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State and Local Immigration Enforcement

The interaction between state and local officers and federal immigration authorities, including ICE, and the impact on immigration enforcement and community trust.

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Jan 8, 2026

How do state and local law enforcement roles interact with ICE during arrests?

State and local officers do not generally possess independent authority to enforce federal civil immigration law, but they interact with ICE through statutory delegations, formal agreements like 287(g...