ICE is America’s Fastest-Growing Franchise
Summary
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency is expanding its reach by partnering with local law enforcement agencies under a program called Section 287(g). This program allows local officers, with special training, to carry out certain immigration enforcement duties that usually belong to ICE agents. The number of local agencies involved has grown rapidly, giving ICE a much larger presence across many communities.Key Facts
- Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act allows local law enforcement to perform certain immigration enforcement tasks with federal approval.
- ICE offers three types of agreements for local agencies: warrant service officer, jail enforcement, and task force.
- The task force model grants local officers the broadest powers to arrest and enforce immigration laws in the community.
- As of mid-2025, there are about 1,768 active local agencies involved in the 287(g) program with over 2,100 agreements signed.
- Over 1,400 agencies have adopted the task force model, meaning many local officers can act like ICE agents during their regular duties.
- The program has expanded quickly since President Trump’s current term began, growing from just 133 agencies to over 1,700.
- The program’s growth means millions of Americans now live in areas with local law enforcement empowered to work with ICE.
- Critics note that the expansion makes it harder for people to understand who is enforcing immigration laws and under what authority.
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