The American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) has recognized Sheriff DuWayne Castro, Sutton County, Texas, as the recipient of ACRU’s prestigious Defender Award. This honor is awarded to law enforcement leaders who honor their constitutional oath to protect and to serve by working cooperatively with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to protect legal, law-abiding citizens from criminal illegal aliens.
“Sheriff Coe exemplifies what it means to be a true defender of the law,” said Col. Allen West, Executive Director of ACRU. “This award acknowledges his leadership and dedication to preserving American citizens’ rights to safety and security through their partnership with the 287(g) program. All law enforcement agencies should take note and follow his lead to fully embrace the authorization afforded to designated officers through these models. Well done.”
The American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) has recognized Sheriff Larry L. Leitha, Kerr County, Texas, as the recipient of ACRU’s prestigious Defender Award. This honor is awarded to law enforcement leaders who honor their constitutional oath to protect and to serve by working cooperatively with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to protect legal, law-abiding citizens from criminal illegal aliens.
The American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) has recognized Sheriff JC Hooper, Nueces County, Texas, as the recipient of ACRU’s prestigious Defender Award. This honor is awarded to law enforcement leaders who honor their constitutional oath to protect and to serve by working cooperatively with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to protect legal, law-abiding citizens from criminal illegal aliens.
The American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) has recognized Chief Miguel Cruz Cantu, City of Nixon, as the recipient of ACRU’s prestigious Defender Award. This honor is awarded to law enforcement leaders who honor their constitutional oath to protect and to serve by working cooperatively with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to protect legal, law-abiding citizens from criminal illegal aliens. ACRU Executive Director Lt. Col. Allen West presented the award to Chief Miguel Cruz Cantu alongside Mayor Ellie Dominquez at Nixon City Hall on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Nixon is the only municipality in the nation to partner with ICE through both the Task Force Model and the Warrant Service Officer Model.
The American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) has recognized Sheriff Joseph “Guy” Baker, Jim Wells County, as the recipient of ACRU’s prestigious Defender Award. This honor is awarded to law enforcement leaders who honor their constitutional oath to protect and to serve by working cooperatively with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to protect legal, law-abiding citizens from criminal illegal aliens.
The American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) recognized Sheriff Rambosk and the Collier County Sheriff’s Office as the recipient of ACRU’s prestigious Defender Award on April 3 in a ceremony in Naples.