A new bill, Texas’s Senate Bill 8 (SB8), effective January 1, 2026, mandates that sheriffs operating county jails enter into 287(g) agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to facilitate the identification and deportation of criminal illegal immigrants.
Previously voluntary, these partnerships now require compliance by December 2026, expanding from about 100 participating agencies statewide. The law aims to enhance public safety by ensuring secure jail transfers and avoiding risky street arrests. Major counties like Harris, Dallas, and Travis previously lacked agreements but must become compliant.
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