Local immigrant community fear law enforcement partnerships with ICE

Cumberland County Sheriff says county jail will continue to hold ICE inmates

Sheriff Joyce says his officers will not enforce immigration law and act as ICE agents, but they will continue to hold ICE inmates in the jail.

ICE wants more blockchain analytics tech

Immigration and Customs Enforcement is doubling down on its investment in blockchain intelligence technology, along with other investigative platforms.   According to a notice of intent on a government procurement website, the Department of Homeland Security component aims to buy more technology from TRM Labs, which focuses on crypto risk management but also offers a bevy of forensics services for government clients. ICE this week also posted an…

Local law enforcement clarifies role in immigration arrests

CHICO — With reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents serving warrants in the state this month, local Butte County law enforcement officials say their jurisdictions do not participate with the agency in arrests, confinement or notifications. Chico Police Captain Omar Pena said his department follows the California Values Act and does not have any involvement in detaining or deporting people based on their immigration status. Pena sa…

Alabama municipalities can sign up to take over some ICE duties

Immigrant organizations concerned about expanded federal program

Pittsburgh-area law enforcement seeking partnerships with feds to assist in deportation efforts

A growing number of Pennsylvania law enforcement agencies are seeking partnerships with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement that would deputize officers...

Homestead votes to join immigration enforcement partnership with ICE