Several law enforcement agencies in Kansas have signed agreements to help US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conduct deportations in the state. This move comes as part of the 287(g) program, which allows local law enforcement to assist in enforcing federal immigration laws.
The signed agreements mean that officers from these agencies will receive additional training and be authorized to perform certain immigration enforcement duties under ICE supervision. The participation of these agencies is expected to enhance ICE’s ability to carry out deportations in Kansas.
Critics of the program argue that it can create fear and distrust within immigrant communities and strain relationships between law enforcement and residents. They are concerned that it could lead to racial profiling and the targeting of individuals based on their immigration status.
Proponents of the program say it helps identify and remove individuals who are in the country illegally and have committed crimes. They believe it enhances public safety by removing potentially dangerous individuals from communities.
The announcement of these agreements has sparked debate and raised questions about the role of local law enforcement in immigration enforcement. It remains to be seen how these partnerships will impact the immigrant community in Kansas.
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