ICE: No Funds for 287(g)
ICE chilly to sheriff’s idea


By Meg Bernhardt
http://oneoldvet.com/?p=2964

Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins expressed disappointment today after a morning meeting with federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials.

Jenkins was hoping the officials would tell him they are accepting Frederick County into a program that allows local law enforcement to assist ICE by checking the immigration status of those who have been arrested.

Officers receive four to five weeks of training from ICE at no cost to the local jurisdiction and can then perform certain duties under the supervision of sworn ICE officials.

“I didn’t get the answer I wanted from ICE,â€