Immigrant rights groups filed a lawsuit against Nassau County over its agreement with ICE for immigration enforcement. This 287(g) program allows local police to assist in immigration arrests, raising concerns about racial profiling. Advocates argue the partnership exceeds police authority and endangers immigrant communities. The case highlights a broader trend of local law enforcement's involvement in immigration that surged since Trump's presidency. Officials defend the legality of actions taken by the county, asserting they are necessary for community protection despite accusations of racial bias.
"It's affecting an enormous range of communities," said Andrew Case, an attorney for LatinoJustice representing the plaintiffs. "287(g) agreements are really the tip of the sphere of the whole mass-deportation agenda."
Chris Boyle, a spokesperson for Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman (R), said Blakeman "is confident that all measures taken to protect communities in Nassau County are legal and properly authorized."
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