The Trump administration is working to deputize state agencies — like agriculture departments, gaming commissions, and fish and wildlife agencies — into immigration agents, despite having no background in carrying out immigration arrests. The 287(g) program makes our communities less safe.
nytimes.comThey Were Accused of Illegal Fishing. They Ended Up in ICE Detention. (Gift Article)In states like Florida, officers who hand out fishing citations and inspect produce have been deputized by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, expanding the reach of President Trump’s deportation campaign.