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Jim Wells County approves MOU with ICE to allow one jailer to perform 287(g) duties
Summary
The commissioners court approved a memorandum of understanding with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement that would allow one Jim Wells County jailer to receive training and perform certain immigration-related interviews and functions; county officials said federal funding is tied to 287(g) participation.
Jim Wells County Commissioners Court on March 10 approved a memorandum of understanding with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement that will allow the county to assign one jailer to perform certain immigration enforcement duties under a 287(g)-style arrangement.
Sheriff Joseph Godbaker told the court the agreement is needed because “a lot of our federal funding is gonna be tied to what they call a 287 g county.” He said the county is not currently a 287(g) jurisdiction and described…
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