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As Trump vows mass deportations, Texas lawmakers want to require sheriffs to work with ICE

Texas senators are considering Senate Bill 8, which requires counties with over 100,000 residents to partner with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for immigration enforcement, as proposed by State Senator Charles Schwertner.
The bill mandates agreements under the 287 program, which is currently used by 35 Texas counties, allowing local law enforcement to check immigration status during bookings.
Supporters, including Sheriff Bill E. Waybourn, argue the program is effective, but others, such as Trudy Taylor Smith from the Children's Defense Fund-Texas, fear it could endanger children of illegal aliens.
U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty propose redirecting federal funds to local law enforcement to assist in detaining undocumented immigrants, aiming to enhance public safety amid rising crime rates.

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Texas Senators Consider Requiring Some Local Law Enforcement To Assist in Deportations

State Sen. Charles Schwertner’s measure would mandate over 40 Texas counties join an ICE program. The post Texas Senators Consider Requiring Some Local Law Enforcement To Assist in Deportations appeared first on Texas Scorecard.

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Even in conservative Kansas, many law enforcement agencies don't want to help with deportations

Kansans overwhelmingly voted for President Donald Trump. So why are so many local authorities hesitant to help his administration carry out its immigration policy goals?

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As Trump vows mass deportations, Texas lawmakers want to require sheriffs to work with ICE

By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune March 17, 2025 “As Trump vows mass deportations, Texas lawmakers want to require sheriffs to work with ICE” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most es…

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Tennessee Senators File Bill Redirecting Federal DEI Funding to Local Law Enforcement - Tennessee Star

U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Bill Hagerty (R-TN) have filed legislation that would redirect federal funding from Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs gutted under executive orders signed by President Donald Trump to local law enforcement, with money earmarked to assist with incarcerating criminal illegal immigrants ahead of their deportation. Blackburn and Hagerty were joined on Friday by Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Jim Justic…

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Some Democrats warn stricter E-Verify requirements could drive workforce away

Democratic U.S. Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost calls for businesses to oppose anti-immigration legislation during a March 17, 2024, press conference at the Florida Capitol. (Photo by Jackie Llanos/Florida Phoenix)The Florida Legislature could soon require all companies to verify that new employees have authorization to work in the country, but Democrats Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith and Rep. Dottie Joseph say that the mandate would prompt immigrant …

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