Nassau County's Agreement with ICE for Cross-Designation of Police Detectives
Nassau County in New York announced a cross-designation agreement with ICE, allowing ten police detectives to arrest and jail people under deportation orders. The move is seen as an expansion of the ICE 287(g) program, but critics warn of the risks of blurring the lines between crime prevention and immigration enforcement.
Key Points
- Nassau County announced cross-designation of police detectives with ICE
- Critics caution against the model that risks blurring crime prevention with immigration enforcement
- ICE is rapidly running out of places to hold people awaiting deportation
Pros
- Additional resource for ICE in deporting criminals
- Helps local authorities deport individuals with deportation orders
Cons
- Risks blurring the lines between crime prevention and immigration enforcement
- May undermine trust in local police within immigrant communities