Neutral 287(g) Articles
Below are articles written from a "middle of the road" perspective on 287(g).
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Law Review Article:
From 287(g) to SB 1070: The Decline of the Federal Immigration Partnership and the Rise of State-Level Immigration Enforcement (2010)
http://arizonalawreview.org/michaud/
The Obama administration whittled down the 287(g) program to such an extent that it compelled states and communities to take immigration enforcement into their own hands.
Article in Baltimore Sun:
Frederick County opts to help federal immigration officials (2017)
https://www.baltimoresun.com/2017/03/24/frederick-county-opts-to-help-federal-immigration-officials/
Primarily describes the 287(g) program in Frederick County, Maryland. Harford County’s jail is preparing to participate in the 287(g) program this year. Anne Arundel County has applied to participate, as well. A bill in Annapolis would have barred local and state governments from using their resources to assist immigration officials, but it was watered down. The revised measure allows jail programs to continue, though officials could hold people only for immigration reasons if a judge has signed a warrant. Even with that change, Gov. Larry Hogan says he will veto because not cooperating with federal authorities “is a big part of the problem” when it comes to illegal immigration.
Article in USA Today:
Undocumented immigrant population in U.S. stays flat for eighth straight year (2017)
After nearly two decades of growth in immigration through the 1990s and 2000s, the rate has plateaued. The improvement of the Mexican economy, the federal government’s additions to border security, and a shift in the demographics of Latin America all contributed.
Article in Fundera Ledger:
How New I-9 Form Changes Will Affect Employers (and How to Make Sure You Don’t Land in Legal Trouble) (2018)
https://www.fundera.com/blog/new-i-9-form-changes
2018 changes in I-9 enforcement; how to comply; Panda Express’s $400,000 fine.
Article in FiveThirtyEight:
While some communities become sanctuaries, others are happy to help with Trump’s immigration crackdown (2017)
Balanced history of 287(g); what proponents say vs. what opponents say.
Published by Law Enforcement Immigration Task Force:
A Path to Public Safety: Background on Section 287(g) Agreements (2017).
Between 2006 and 2015, more than 400,000 deportable persons were identified through 287(g) programs. However, more than half of these persons were arrested for minor traffic violations or low-level misdemeanors. Some counties have spent tremendous amounts of money on salaries implementing 287(g).