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Commission hears sheriffs and legal scholars on 287(g), deputization and domestic military use; agrees to working group
Summary
County sheriffs and a constitutional scholar briefed the Utah Federalism Commission on deputization models under 287(g), the practical effects of federal rulemaking on local enforcement, and the statutory constraints on domestic use of military forces; members agreed to form a working group for follow‑up.
The commission devoted its final session to law‑enforcement jurisdiction, deputization under 287(g) and the legal framework for the domestic use of military forces.
Sheriff Tracy Glover (Kane County) described involvement with federal rulemaking and the effect of some federal rules on local law enforcement. He cited recent rulemaking efforts from OSHA and the Forest Service as examples where sheriffs have engaged the rule‑making process and urged the commission to continue participating in federal comment periods.
Sheriff Mike Smith (Utah County) described two operational 287(g) approaches used in Utah counties:
- Warrant‑officer/booking model: deputies are authorized to access federal databases during booking to confirm identities and allow ICE to place holds; the aim is to prevent immediate…
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