Immigration and Customs Enforcement Frequently Asked Questions

 

1.             What is the 287(g) program?

Ø       The 287(g) program is part of the Immigration and Nationality Act passed by Congress in 1996.               

It was designed to enhance cooperation and communication between ICE, state and local law enforcement.  Under 287 (g) Program ICE provides training to our deputies and subsequent authorization

To identify process and when appropriate, detain immigration offenders.   287(g) is basically an investigative tool that trains and authorizes our personnel to assist ICE in the deportation process.

 

2.             Why did Sheriff Warren want to participate in the 287(g) program?

Ø       Immigration is a federal issue.  However, when illegal aliens come into our community and commit a crime, it becomes a local issue.  It is my duty and responsibility to enforce the laws of this State.

It is important to know who is in my custody and who I am releasing back into the community.

        Not targeting any one group.  We are focusing on individuals already in custody at the Cobb County Jail.

       If someone is here illegally and commits a crime, whether a misdemeanor or felony, they should be         subject to deportation.

 

 

3.             Since the start of the program, what kind of stats do you have?

Ø       Every Foreign Born individual brought into custody is processed through the normal booking procedures.  In addition, they are processed thru ICE’s database for further identification.

 

At any given time there may hundreds of inmates in Sheriff’s Office custody with Holds place by other law enforcement agencies .(local, state or federal)  Nothing happens in reference to the Hold until all local charges are completed or the inmate is subject to be released from the Cobb County jail. When that occurs, the agency with the Hold will be notified and arrangements will be made to transfer custody.

 

287 (g) Immigration and Custom Enforcement Statistics

Breakdown of Stats by Year

July 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007

·         Deputies and ICE have interviewed 2,170 Foreign Born Inmates

·         Deputies and ICE have placed immigration holds and started initial deportation proceedings  against 1,357

·         ICE picked up 748

 

January 1st thru December 2008

·         Deputies and ICE have interviewed 5,357 Foreign Born Inmates

·         Deputies and ICE have placed immigration holds and started initial deportation proceeding against 3,422

·         ICE has picked up 3,180

 

January 1st thru December 31, 2009

·         Deputies and ICE have interviewed 4,560 Foreign Born Inmates

·         Deputies and ICE have placed immigration holds and started initial deportation proceeding against 2,675

·         ICE has picked up 2,415

 

January 1st thru December 2010

·         Deputies and ICE have interviewed 3,643 Foreign Born Inmates

·         Deputies and ICE have placed immigration holds and started initial deportation proceeding against 1,695

·         ICE has picked up 1,684

 

January 1st thru July 2011

·        Deputies and ICE have interviewed 1778 Foreign Born Inmates

·        Deputies and ICE have placed immigration holds and started initial deportation proceeding against 755

·         ICE has picked up 671

  Rev. 8-17-11