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NAACP, community leaders press council on potential 287(g) arrangement; sheriff says no street-level ICE enforcement planned
Summary
Community leaders and NAACP representatives pressed the Wicomico County Council on Aug. 19 over reports that the sheriff’s office may pursue a memorandum of understanding with ICE under a 287(g)-style arrangement, citing fears such cooperation would erode trust and deter immigrant residents from engaging with authorities.
Community leaders from the Wicomico NAACP, the Caucus of African American Leaders and One Voice ministerial groups pressed the County Council on Aug. 19 to oppose local cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement under a 287(g)-type agreement, voicing concerns about trust in law enforcement and potential effects on immigrants and their families.
Why it matters: Agreements under Section 287(g) of the federal immigration code authorize local jurisdictions to work with ICE on immigration enforcement. Community members said such cooperation undermines public trust and can deter residents from reporting crimes or seeking services.
What advocates said - Speakers including Mary Ashanti (NAACP) urged the council to publicly oppose any memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the…
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