End ICE and Local Police Collaboration Agreements
The Issue
ICE has been flying under the radar, but make no mistake—its operations are as insidious as ever. While they've stopped making headlines with blatant deportations, they're quietly embedding themselves in our communities by partnering with local police. Let's break down how this collaboration is threatening our friends, neighbors, and the very fabric of justice.
First, the 287(g) agreements enable local police to act as ICE agents, enforcing federal immigration laws. This means officers, who are supposed to protect our communities, are now doubling as enforcers of oppressive policies that tear families apart. In states like Florida and Georgia, this collaboration isn't just allowed; it's required. Is this the kind of society we want, where local law enforcement is co-opted to do the bidding of federal immigration authorities?
Moreover, detention contracts are turning local jails into profiteering centers. Sheriffs make millions renting out cells to hold immigrants. It’s beyond unjust; it's morally reprehensible. These contracts even allow ICE to request inmates to be held days past their release date just so they can orchestrate an arrest. This goes beyond enforcing the law—it’s exploiting vulnerable people for profit.
Lastly, ICE uses loopholes via the US Marshal Service to operate in sanctuary cities, bypassing protections meant to create safe havens for immigrants. By redefining civil immigration violations as criminal charges, ICE manipulates legal definitions to undermine our sanctuary policies. This is not just a bureaucratic issue; it’s a direct attack on the values of our communities.
We cannot allow ICE to continue these collaborations unchecked. It's time to sever the agreements that give ICE agents the power to exploit our local institutions. By signing this petition, you are taking a stand against a system that prioritizes profits over people and fear over justice. Demand an end to ICE and local police collaboration agreements now. Let's protect our communities and hold our local authorities accountable to the values of safety and compassion. Sign today.
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The Issue
ICE has been flying under the radar, but make no mistake—its operations are as insidious as ever. While they've stopped making headlines with blatant deportations, they're quietly embedding themselves in our communities by partnering with local police. Let's break down how this collaboration is threatening our friends, neighbors, and the very fabric of justice.
First, the 287(g) agreements enable local police to act as ICE agents, enforcing federal immigration laws. This means officers, who are supposed to protect our communities, are now doubling as enforcers of oppressive policies that tear families apart. In states like Florida and Georgia, this collaboration isn't just allowed; it's required. Is this the kind of society we want, where local law enforcement is co-opted to do the bidding of federal immigration authorities?
Moreover, detention contracts are turning local jails into profiteering centers. Sheriffs make millions renting out cells to hold immigrants. It’s beyond unjust; it's morally reprehensible. These contracts even allow ICE to request inmates to be held days past their release date just so they can orchestrate an arrest. This goes beyond enforcing the law—it’s exploiting vulnerable people for profit.
Lastly, ICE uses loopholes via the US Marshal Service to operate in sanctuary cities, bypassing protections meant to create safe havens for immigrants. By redefining civil immigration violations as criminal charges, ICE manipulates legal definitions to undermine our sanctuary policies. This is not just a bureaucratic issue; it’s a direct attack on the values of our communities.
We cannot allow ICE to continue these collaborations unchecked. It's time to sever the agreements that give ICE agents the power to exploit our local institutions. By signing this petition, you are taking a stand against a system that prioritizes profits over people and fear over justice. Demand an end to ICE and local police collaboration agreements now. Let's protect our communities and hold our local authorities accountable to the values of safety and compassion. Sign today.
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Petition created on September 17, 2026