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Even without lawsuits, the program can be very costly. A few estimates that have been shared: • Harris County, TX - $675k/year • Mecklenburg County, NC - $5.3M for 1st year • Alamance County, NC - $4.8M for 1st year • Prince William County, CA - $6.4M for 1st year More info and sources here:

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In recent weeks, local law enforcement have expressed dissatisfaction with their ICE partnerships for other reasons.

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287(g) agreements don’t make communities safer. A 2018 study by the Cato Institute found no evidence that these partnerships reduce crime rates.

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Law enforcement leaders have recognized that when local agencies partner with ICE, it can actually make communities far less safe.

Black serif text on a yellow background with a quotation from the International Association of Chiefs of Police (2005). The text emphasizes that local police rely on immigrants’ cooperation to solve crimes and maintain order, but fear of immigration enforcement and deportation deters many from coming forward, even when serious crimes are committed against them or their families.

Yellow serif text on a black background with a quotation from the Major Cities Chiefs Association (2019). The statement warns that without assurances that police contact won’t trigger civil immigration enforcement, the trust, communication, and cooperation of immigrant communities with police would vanish.

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Find out if law enforcement agencies in your area partner with ICE through the 287(g) program: bit.ly/3TgUZEq

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