Kemp Orders ICE Training for 1,100 State Officers

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has requested that 1,100 state officers undergo training by ICE under the 287(g) program to enforce federal immigration laws. This initiative, announced alongside Department of Public Safety Commissioner Billy Hitchens, aims to empower state and local officers to identify and apprehend undocumented immigrants who pose risks to public safety. The program is part of a broader crackdown on illegal immigration supported by President Donald Trump's executive order and already involves the Georgia Department of Corrections. Critics, including the ACLU, argue it may lead to biased enforcement and racial profiling. The state currently holds 1,730 ICE detainers, and the training will expand the existing partnership between Georgia law enforcement and ICE. The initiative has sparked debate on its potential impact on immigrant communities and public trust in law enforcement.