Storyline
Local police cooperation with immigration enforcement
Multiple incidents across the US show local police departments coordinating with federal immigration authorities (ICE and Border Patrol) despite some jurisdictions having policies limiting such cooperation. These actions have prompted advocacy groups and elected officials to question whether local law enforcement is complying with stated immigration enforcement policies.
This is a long-running storyline that has developed over 7 days. The homepage highlights its most recent activity, so the outlet count there reflects the latest wave. The totals above cover the full run.
ICElocal police departmentsBorder Patrolimmigrant rights advocatesArizona's Secure the Border Act