Summary
President Donald Trump's administration has increased immigration arrests by expanding partnerships with local law enforcement across the U.S. under a program called 287(g). This program allows local officers to perform certain federal immigration duties after receiving training from ICE. Florida and Texas have seen significant growth in these partnerships, with Florida making up a large portion of the new agreements.
Key Facts
- The 287(g) program lets local police perform certain federal immigration jobs after training from ICE.
- More than 1,000 partnerships were signed in 2025, covering agencies in 40 states.
- About 62% of these agencies have full Task Force authority, allowing operations beyond jails.
- Florida alone makes up 42.4% of Task Force-level agreements.
- Florida and Texas together have the majority of these partnerships.
- Some agencies, like the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, use these agreements in unexpected situations.
- The program has led to significant ICE arrest numbers, with some counties like Benton County, Arkansas, contributing notably to national totals.
