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Marquette County sheriff says his office will not enter 287(g) agreements with ICE
Summary
Sheriff Seibert told the county board he will not enter into 287(g) agreements with federal immigration authorities and affirmed the department’s commitment to constitutional limits and core local duties.
Sheriff Seibert told the board and members of the public that the Marquette County Sheriff's Office will not enter into 287(g) agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
“ We have not entered nor do I plan on going into any 287 agreements with the US immigration custom enforcements,” Sheriff Seibert said, adding that the sheriff’s office remains committed to the constitutional balance and to focusing on local duties such as courthouse security, search and rescue and road patrol.
His statement followed numerous public comments pressing the county for a clear policy on cooperation with federal agents. Community members said they sought both symbolic reassurance and operational limits so that residents who need county services will not be deterred from seeking help.
Sheriff Seibert also described general enforcement activity and jail operations when presenting statistics earlier in the meeting, and he said the sheriff’s office would remain within its statutory role rather than adopting federal enforcement functions.
Why it matters: A public declaration from the county’s top law‑enforcement official reduces uncertainty for residents who fear immigration enforcement will affect access to local services. It also frames upcoming county discussions about a draft resolution the board may consider.
