With Election Results, Advocates Hope To End 287(g) Program In Cobb, Gwinnett

Those in favor of the 287(g) program, which allows local law enforcement to partner with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, say it keeps counties safe. Critics say it leads to racial profiling and some immigrants may feel unsafe about reporting crimes.

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Cobb and Gwinnett counties appear to have elected their first Black sheriffs. Immigrant advocates hope that with new Democratic leadership, a controversial program with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement will end.

The 287(g) program allows local law enforcement to partner with ICE to find and report unauthorized immigrants.

Those in favor of the program say it keeps counties safe. Critics say it leads to racial profiling and some immigrants may feel unsafe about reporting crimes.