Texans for Strong Borders has launched a new interactive tool to help citizens hold their local officials accountable and make a direct impact on border security in Texas.
Our 287(g) tracker provides all the information necessary to assess local sheriffs’ and municipalities’ participation in the program; whether they’re participating under the Warrant Service Officer, Jail Enforcement, or Task Force models.
The 287(g) program is a federal initiative that partners ICE with local sheriffs and police departments to allow police officers to conduct limited immigration enforcement activities in cooperation with ICE.
These activities put dangerous criminal illegal aliens in ICE’s hands rather than on American streets. Participation also serves as a force multiplier and allows more deportations than would be achievable using ICE resources alone.
The map visualizes how many counties are currently participating in the 287(g) program, and the surprising number of police departments who are participating voluntarily. Take a look at our tracker to see if your local law enforcement agencies are helping ICE remove dangerous criminals from our country. If you see the potential for your local law enforcement to do more, we encourage you to contact your local elected officials and encourage them to pitch in.
The Strong Borders 287(g) tracker shows which jurisdictions are part of that program and which aren’t. Texas needs grassroots activists to encourage more participation in the program, and assure local leadership that the people want secure borders.
Under SB 8, passed last year by the Texas Legislature, county sheriff departments that operate or contract a jail are required to apply for participation in the 287(g) program by December 1st of this year.
With your action and support, more local police will come together under 287(g) and increase deportations, keeping our communities safe and prosperous.