
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!
“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.
INTERVIEW: Sheriffs Awarded for Enforcing Federal Immigration Laws, Resisting Leftist Pressure Groups
In an exclusive interview, Lt. Col. Allen West tells Restoration News that elected sheriffs who partner with federal agents to enforce immigration laws deserve recognition for upholding their oath to the U.S. Constitution while resisting leftist ideologues. Col. West now serves as the executive director of American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU), which works as a counterbalance to the extreme leftist ACLU.
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!
Washington County Sheriff’s Office joins Franklin Co., PA in ICE cooperation program
As President Donald Trump, Border Czar Tom Homan, and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem ramp up deportation operations throughout the country, local law enforcement has seen a mixed bag as to their support of the removal programs. While some law enforcement agencies have resisted working with ICE and some municipalities have directed them to, others instead have done the opposite.
Governor Stitt Announces Immigration Enforcement Agreement Between State of Oklahoma and Department of Homeland Security
Governor Kevin Stitt announced a new memorandum of agreement is soon to be finalized between the State of Oklahoma and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to enhance the implementation of Operation Guardian. The agreement will allow state troopers, along with Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) and Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics (OBN) agents, to work in tandem with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to arrest and remove criminal illegal aliens from the state.
Governor Stitt Rolls Out Plan to Implement Operation Guardian
Today, Governor Kevin Stitt announced the implementation plan for Operation Guardian, a comprehensive deportation operation led by Oklahoma Commissioner of Public Safety Tim Tipton.
READ MORE: Governor Stitt Rolls Out Plan to Implement Operation Guardian
Iowa DPS signs agreement with ICE creating immigration task force
Iowa state law enforcement officials have signed an agreement with U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement, deputizing a three-member Department of Public Safety task force to carry out some federal immigration enforcement functions on March 25.
READ MORE: Iowa DPS signs agreement with ICE creating immigration task force
ICE and U.S. Border Patrol assist in local sex crime investigation involving previously deported illegal alien | ICE
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Border Patrol assisted the Roscommon County Sheriff’s Office in the investigation and arrest of an illegal alien accused of raping an 18-year-old girl April 25.
Oath Breakers
Some in the law enforcement community are putting politics over security by refusing to follow the Constitution.
ICE Boston arrests Guatemalan man charged with aggravated child rape
An accused child rapist illegally in the U.S. was recently arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement Boston, the agency announced on Thursday.
READ MORE: ICE Boston arrests Guatemalan man charged with aggravated child rape | Fox News
Rantz: Child sex criminals nabbed as migrant crime concerns go on
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Seattle arrested five illegal immigrants convicted of child exploitation crimes last month, fueling migrant crime concerns. This month, they nabbed another two who have enjoyed Washington’s sanctuary state privileges.
READ MORE: Rantz: Child sex criminals nabbed as migrant crime concerns go on
Pittsburgh Mayor Gainey says he will not work with ICE on raids
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey said during an event in Harrisburg Monday that his administration will not work with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
READ MORE: Pittsburgh Mayor Gainey says he will not work with ICE on raids
ICE speaks following arrests at Mecklenburg County Courthouse that drew sheriff’s ire
We’re hearing from U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement following four people being arrested Wednesday at the Mecklenburg County Courthouse.
READ MORE: ICE speaks following arrests at Mecklenburg County Courthouse that drew sheriff’s ire
ICE makes major arrest after blue county attorney made controversial plea deal | Fox News
Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Virginia State Police arrested an illegal immigrant after he was released as a result of a plea deal made by the Fairfax County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office.
READ MORE: ICE makes major arrest after blue county attorney made controversial plea deal | Fox News
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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