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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

LA Sheriff's Letter to Miramonte Parents: ''We Will Not Ask About Your Immigration Status'

Los Angeles Sheriff Lee Baca on Friday mailed a letter to an estimated 1,400 parents of students at Miramonte Elementary telling them “not to worry about immigration status” if they had any information on the sexual abuse scandal that has plagued the school.

Jorge Rivas Feb 13, 2012 5:33PM EST

Fear of Deportation Kept L.A. School's Parents From Reporting Sex Abuse

As the Miramonte Elementary School sex scandal grows, new reports claim that some parents didn’t report their children’s abuse because of their legal status.

Jorge Rivas Feb 10, 2012 8:39AM EST

California Assemblyman Introducing Bill to Counter Federal Secure Communities Program

Legislation would counter Secure Communities program by limiting local law enforcement’s role in holding people for immigration authorities.

Jorge Rivas Feb 1, 2012 9:46AM EST

Ten Undocumented Youth Arrested in San Bernardino for Civil Disobedience at DHS Office

On Tuesday ten undocumented immigrant youth were arrested in San Bernardino, Calif. after practicing non-violent civil disobedience by holding multiple “sit-ins” in front of the Department of Homeland Security building in town.

Jorge Rivas Jan 26, 2012 6:10PM EST

Sen. Reid on Arpaio: Fix Broken Immigration System

The Senate Majority leader says he’s continuing to fight for immigration reform.

Jorge Rivas Dec 16, 2011 5:07PM EST

Arpaio Has Harsh Words for Obama, Says He'll Go to Federal Court if He Must

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio has some harsh words for, who he calls, “Obama and his merry men.”

Jorge Rivas Dec 16, 2011 2:16PM EST

Department of Homeland Security and ICE End Sheriff Arpaio's 287(g) Contract

Sheriff Joe Arpaio will no longer have the ability to hold undocumented detainees after they’ve served their time for their initial arrest.

Jorge Rivas Dec 15, 2011 5:00PM EST

DOJ Confirms Joe Arpaio is a Racist Sheriff, Demands Reform

The Department of Justice has released key findings from their investigation that started in 2008 and their giving Sheriff Joe Arpaio an ultimatum: cooperate with us or we’ll sue you.

Jorge Rivas Dec 15, 2011 1:32PM EST

Dear Eva Longoria, Obama Is Lying to You About His Immigration Policy

The president has far more power than he is willing to claim.

Julianne Hing May 9, 2011 9:09AM EDT

New State Officials Come Out Swinging on Immigration Policy

Felipe Matos is just one activist dealing with the immigration debate’s shift toward states.

Jamilah King Jan 11, 2011 4:20PM EST

Feds to Arpaio: Cooperate in Civil Rights Case or We'll Sue

Justice officials tell the notorious sheriff he’s got until Aug. 17 to hand over documents.

Seth Freed Wessler Aug 4, 2010 11:50AM EDT

Arizona--and Arpaio--Already Lead Country in 287(g) Round Ups

The notorious sheriff accounts for a quarter of folks local cops have sent to feds.

Kai Wright Jul 28, 2010 12:41PM EDT

In Arizona, Feds Are Fighting a Monster They Built

The federal judge weighing SB 1070 zeroed in a question the feds can’t answer: How does the law depart from the course Washington has already set.

Aarti Shahani Jul 26, 2010 4:07PM EDT