The Defenders Initiative recognizes law enforcement agencies honoring their constitutional oath to protect and to serve by working cooperatively with ICE to identify, process, and detain dangerous immigration offenders per Section 287(g).

Likewise, we expose oath breakers refusing to cooperate with this critical mission, directly undermining American citizens’ rights to safety and security!

American Constitutional Rights Union is fighting to preserve American citizens’ rights to Safety & Security.

Tell us who is honoring their oath to uphold the law and working collaboratively with ICE to identify, process, and detain criminal illegal aliens per Section 287(g) so they may receive the recognition they deserve!

Who is refusing to cooperate with deportation laws and undermining American citizens’ rights to safety and security? We want to know!

“The Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 added Section 287(g) to the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) — authorizing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to delegate to state and local law enforcement officers the authority to perform specified immigration officer functions under the agency’s direction and oversight.

“The 287(g) Program enhances the safety and security of our nation’s communities by allowing ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) to partner with state and local law enforcement agencies to identify and remove criminal aliens who are amenable to removal from the U.S.” (ICE.gov)

ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations operates three 287(g) models:

The Jail Enforcement Model

Designed to identify and process removable aliens — with criminal or pending criminal charges — who are arrested by state or local law enforcement agencies.

The Task Force Model

Serves as a force multiplier for law enforcement agencies to enforce limited immigration authority with ICE oversight during their routine police duties.

The Warrant Service Officer Program

Allows ICE to train, certify and authorize state and local law enforcement officers to serve and execute administrative warrants on aliens in their agency’s jail.

I.C.E. Enforcement and Removal Operations Fact Sheet (link)

See which agencies have signed ICE 287(g) agreements here.

ACRU salutes and thanks law enforcement agencies who are stepping up to defend our constitution… and our borders. We recognize patriotic agencies with the American Constitutional Rights Union Defender Award.

Sheriff Frederick W. Stevens, Seneca County

ACRU Staff2025-04-14T09:56:20-04:00April 9, 2025|

Chief Rick Dube, Pittsburg PD

ACRU Staff2025-04-21T18:54:19-04:00April 9, 2025|

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman , Nassau County

ACRU Staff2025-04-21T18:54:14-04:00April 9, 2025|

Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder, Nassau County

ACRU Staff2025-04-21T18:54:09-04:00April 9, 2025|

Sheriff Dale Wagner, Adams County

ACRU Staff2025-04-16T21:34:04-04:00April 9, 2025|

Constitutional Defenders

Many politicians and law enforcement leaders are upholding and defending our Constitution. Be sure to thank yours if they are keeping America safe!

Franklin County Commissioners Reaffirm Cooperation With ICE

ACRU Staff2025-04-23T16:32:42-04:00

The Franklin County Commissioners reaffirmed that Franklin County is not a sanctuary county. Franklin County cooperates with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to the maximum extent permissible under federal statutory law as well as federal court case law.

Source: Franklin County Commissioners Reaffirm Cooperation With ICE -Franklin County

Sheriff Stevens addresses national and local security

ACRU Staff2025-04-23T16:32:55-04:00

North Central Ohio Conservatives welcomed Seneca County Sheriff Fredrick Stevens to their March 7 meeting which was held in the barn of Seneca County Commissioner Bill Frankart. Stevens presented a talk on the national and local impact of illegal immigration.

Source: Sheriff Stevens addresses national and local security – Seneca County

Portage County Sheriff on Fox News speaking out about immigration

ACRU Staff2025-04-23T16:35:10-04:00

The Portage County sheriff whose controversial social media post about people with Kamala Harris signs spoke publicly for the first time this week.

Source: Portage County Sheriff on Fox News speaking out about immigration

Nassau enters controversial ‘task force’ agreement with ICE

ACRU Staff2025-04-23T16:35:24-04:00

The Long Island county’s police department is working with federal immigration officials under a type of agreement that was banned during the Obama administration.

Source: Nassau enters controversial ‘task force’ agreement with ICE – City & State New York

Governor Ayotte Statement on New Hampshire Law Enforcement Cooperating with ICE

ACRU Staff2025-04-23T16:35:43-04:00

Today, Governor Kelly Ayotte released the following statement regarding New Hampshire law enforcement agencies cooperating with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) through agreements under section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act

Source: Governor Ayotte Statement on New Hampshire Law Enforcement Cooperating with ICE | Governor Kelly Ayotte

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Oath Breakers

Some in the law enforcement community are putting politics over security by refusing to follow the Constitution.

Fort Myers City Councilwoman Weeps as She Votes Down Measure That Would Help ICE with Deportations

ACRU Staff2025-04-22T21:49:13-04:00

One city councilwoman in Fort Myers, Florida, became visibly emotional, weeping as she voted down a measure that would have the city assist U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) with deportations.

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“And so is the situation in America where we find law enforcement agencies playing politics with our safety and deciding that they will not enforce immigration law. This has been going on for far too long, and this assertion of being a “sanctuary” state or city is unlawful.”

LTC Allen West, Executive Director