Laramie County Sheriff Secures First Agreement Allowing Deputies to Act as ICE Agents

Sheriff Fred Harran is bringing Trump-style politics to Bucks County, his critics warn. How did he get there?

The Republican sheriff in the Democratic-led county has pursued a partnership with ICE and feuded with commissioners. Here's what you need to know about Bucks County's Fred Harran.

Laramie County sheriff secures first agreement allowing deputies to act as ICE agents

CHEYENNE — Some deputies with the Laramie County Sheriff’s Office will now be authorized to interrogate and process suspected undocumented immigrants per an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) 287(g) Jail Enforcement Agreement.

ACLU Sues Bucks County Sheriff Fred Harran over ‘Illegal’ 287(g) ICE Partnership; Asks Court to Issue an Injunction - Bucks County Beacon

“Sheriff Harran has blatantly overstepped his authority by enrolling Bucks County in a 287(g) agreement, a reckless decision that weaponizes local law enforcement to carry out ICE’s harmful agenda. This policy isn’t about safety—it’s about intimidation,” said Karen Rodriguez, member of Make the Road Pennsylvania and a Bucks County resident.

ACLU-PA and Community Justice Project File Lawsuit Against Bucks

BUCKS COUNTY, Pa. – The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania and the Community Justice Project have filed a lawsuit in the Court of Common Pleas of Bucks County against Bucks County Sheriff Fred Harran after the sheriff unilaterally and illegally entered into an agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, seeking to effectively deputize local law enforcement