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Jail Where Sandra Bland Died Now Authorized to Detain Undocumented Immigrants

The Waller County (Texas) Jail was recently approved for Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s 287(g) program—despite failing its Texas Commission on Jail Standards inspection.

Amanda Sakuma Jul 18, 2017 10:44AM EDT

Trump's Executive Orders on Immigration Met With Criticism and Resistance

Executive orders include construction of a wall at the southern border, as well as resources, personnel to buttress immigration enforcement

Deepa Iyer Jan 25, 2017 2:12PM EST

Los Angeles to Decide Fate of 287(g) Today

The county Board of Supervisors will vote.

Julianne Hing Oct 7, 2014 11:53AM EDT

Feds Reveal Their Janus Face on Arizona's Racial Profiling

Despite the Obama administration’s protest of Monday’s Supreme Court ruling, federal immigration officials are poised to continue detaining people rounded up through the state’s “show me your papers” law.

Seth Freed Wessler Jun 28, 2012 9:24AM EDT

Feds End Enforcement Program in Arizona Following Supreme Court Ruling

Administration officials say the program will be lifted in any state that implements a law similar to Arizona’s SB 1070.

Seth Freed Wessler Jun 25, 2012 4:42PM EDT

Obama Will Cut 287(g) to Expand Secure Communities in 2013

Homeland Security is set to end the controversial 287(g) program.

Jorge Rivas Feb 13, 2012 6:31PM EST