The Defenders Initiative recognizes law enforcement agencies honoring their constitutional oath to protect and to serve by working cooperatively with ICE to identify, process, and detain dangerous immigration offenders per Section 287(g).
Likewise, we expose oath breakers refusing to cooperate with this critical mission, directly undermining American citizens’ rights to safety and security!
Tell us who is honoring their oath to uphold the law and working collaboratively with ICE to identify, process, and detain criminal illegal aliens per Section 287(g) so they may receive the recognition they deserve!
“The Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 added Section 287(g) to the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) — authorizing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to delegate to state and local law enforcement officers the authority to perform specified immigration officer functions under the agency’s direction and oversight.
“The 287(g) Program enhances the safety and security of our nation’s communities by allowing ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) to partner with state and local law enforcement agencies to identify and remove criminal aliens who are amenable to removal from the U.S.” (ICE.gov)
ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations operates three 287(g) models:
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ACRU salutes and thanks law enforcement agencies who are stepping up to defend our constitution… and our borders. We recognize patriotic agencies with the American Constitutional Rights Union Defender Award.
Chief Miguel Cruz Cantu, City of Nixon, Honored with Defender Award
The American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) has recognized Chief Miguel Cruz Cantu, City of Nixon, as the recipient of ACRU’s prestigious Defender Award. This honor is awarded to law enforcement leaders who honor their constitutional oath to protect and to serve by working cooperatively with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to protect legal, law-abiding citizens from criminal illegal aliens. ACRU Executive Director Lt. Col. Allen West presented the award to Chief Miguel Cruz Cantu alongside Mayor Ellie Dominquez at Nixon City Hall on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Nixon is the only municipality in the nation to partner with ICE through both the Task Force Model and the Warrant Service Officer Model.
Jim Wells County Sheriff’s Office
The American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) has recognized Sheriff Joseph “Guy” Baker, Jim Wells County, as the recipient of ACRU’s prestigious Defender Award. This honor is awarded to law enforcement leaders who honor their constitutional oath to protect and to serve by working cooperatively with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to protect legal, law-abiding citizens from criminal illegal aliens.
Collier County Sheriff’s Office Honored with Defender Award for Outstanding Commitment to Upholding the Rule of Law and Protecting Citizens
The American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) recognized Sheriff Rambosk and the Collier County Sheriff’s Office as the recipient of ACRU’s prestigious Defender Award on April 3 in a ceremony in Naples.
Constitutional Defenders
Many politicians and law enforcement leaders are upholding and defending our Constitution. Be sure to thank yours if they are keeping America safe!
ICE Utah search warrant results in 19 arrested
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, in a joint operation with Washington City Police Department, served a Utah state search warrant May 14 for possession of false documents and illegal drugs at a collection of residences in Washington City.
READ MORE: ICE Utah search warrant results in 19 arrested | ICE
ICE Laredo, federal partners arrest 31 illegal aliens during a 1-day targeted worksite enforcement operation
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, in coordination with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, conducted a targeted worksite enforcement operation at a business and two construction sites in South Texas. The one-day operation, aimed at bolstering public safety, resulted in the arrest of 31 individuals for immigration-related violations.
Suspected Tren de Aragua Gang Member Arrested in in Texas Alien Smuggling Sting
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Department Organized Crime Unit executed two search warrants on residences in San Antonio, leading to the arrest of five suspects due to a long-running investigation into human smuggling. Sheriff Javier Salazar told reporters one suspect is believed to be a member of the notorious Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang.
READ MORE: Suspected Tren de Aragua Gang Member Arrested in in Texas Alien Smuggling Sting
ICE arrests sexual predators who victimized children across the nation
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials arrested four illegal aliens convicted of child sex crimes in Massachusetts, California, New York and Texas May 12.
READ MORE: ICE arrests sexual predators who victimized children across the nation | ICE
Bucks County officers partner with ICE amid shaky support from residents
Fox News correspondent CB Cotton discusses the Bucks County officers’ partnership with ICE to aid in deportation operations on ‘Fox Report.’
READ MORE: Bucks County officers partner with ICE amid shaky support from residents | Fox News Video
Oath Breakers
Some in the law enforcement community are putting politics over security by refusing to follow the Constitution.
Grand Jury Indicts Wisconsin Judge Who Helped Migrant Escape ICE
Milwaukee Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan faces several years in jail after being indicted by a grand jury for helping an illegal alien escape from U.S. Customs and Enforcement (ICE) officials.
READ MORE: Grand Jury Indicts Wisconsin Judge Who Helped Migrant Escape ICE
ICE arrests MS-13 gang member with 30 arrests after county refuses detainers
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement this week arrested a documented MS-13 gang member with an extensive arrest record, including assault and burglary, ICE told Fox News on Friday.
READ MORE: ICE arrests MS-13 gang member with 30 arrests after county refuses detainers | Fox News
Virginia county bars police from working with ICE
Fox News’ Griff Jenkins provides details on the Arlington County board’s decision to further restrict local police from cooperating with ICE officials, removing exceptions for criminal migrants.
READ MORE: Virginia county bars police from working with ICE | Fox News Video
ICE New York City arrests Venezuelan alien, member of South American theft group
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement New York City and its federal partners arrested Venezuelan national Edison Guillermo Pinto-Padron, a 26-year-old criminal alien and member of a transnational organized criminal enterprise known as a South American theft group May 14.
READ MORE: ICE New York City arrests Venezuelan alien, member of South American theft group | ICE
ICE Washington, D.C. arrests Honduran alien after prosecutor drops home invasion, abduction charges
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested an illegally present Honduran national after the Fairfax County Commonwealth’s attorney dropped his charges for abduction of a person with intent to defile and burglary: entering a house to murder, rape, etc. Officers with ICE Washington, D.C. arrested Hyrum Baquedano-Rodriguez, 26, in Fairfax, Virginia, May 2.
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“And so is the situation in America where we find law enforcement agencies playing politics with our safety and deciding that they will not enforce immigration law. This has been going on for far too long, and this assertion of being a “sanctuary” state or city is unlawful.”
LTC Allen West, Executive Director
