All articles tagged with #287g agreements
A federal judge blocked two provisions of New York’s law—banning federal agents from wearing masks and requiring visible IDs on duty—stating New York cannot regulate how federal law enforcement operates. A separate provision restricting 287(g) cooperation with local agencies was not blocked. The ruling underscores federal authority over immigration operations involving ICE, FBI, DEA and CBP, and NY officials are reviewing further options.
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking New York's mask requirement for ICE officers, while allowing the state’s ban on 287(g) cooperation agreements to proceed, highlighting a broader clash between New York officials and the federal government over immigration enforcement.
A federal judge struck down New York's ban on federal investigators wearing masks, ruling that the Supremacy Clause prevents New York from regulating federal law enforcement, while upholding a separate NY provision banning 287(g) agreements that allow local agencies to cooperate with ICE; the decision aligns with similar rulings against mask requirements for federal officers and does not comment on immigration policy itself.
Outgoing New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy vetoed a package that would codify permanent restrictions on state/local cooperation with ICE, saying the bills could undermine protections for immigrant communities; the Immigrant Trust Directive remains in effect and will likely continue under incoming Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill, who has signaled tweaks may come. The vetoes blocked NJ A6310 (24R) and A6309 (24R) while Murphy signed A6308 (24R) directing the attorney general to publish model policies for sensitive sites. A6310 would have made 287(g) agreements permanent and tightened data-sharing restrictions, but Murphy warned the measure could invite new court challenges. Immigration groups criticized the move; the dispute comes amid ongoing scrutiny of ICE following a Minnesota shooting.
In Bucks County, Pennsylvania, a swing county with a nearly even split between Democrats and Republicans, voters ousted a sheriff who had partnered with ICE under the 287(g) program, signaling a shift away from aggressive immigration enforcement and reflecting broader Democratic gains in the region.
A lawsuit filed against Gov. DeSantis' administration challenges their authority to operate the 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center in Florida, arguing that state agencies lack the legal authority and proper training to run immigration detention facilities, and raising concerns about legal and environmental compliance.