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 David Hardin, Glades County

ACRU Staff2025-04-10T02:08:57+00:00April 10th, 2025|

Sheriff David Hardin, Glades County, Honored with Defender Award for Outstanding Commitment to Upholding the Rule of Law and Protecting Citizens

The American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) has recognized Sheriff David Hardin, Glades 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.

According to ICE: “The Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 added Section 287(g) to the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) […]

Sheriff Morris A. Young, Gadsden County

ACRU Staff2025-04-10T02:10:23+00:00April 10th, 2025|

Sheriff Morris A. Young, Gadsden County, Honored with Defender Award for Outstanding Commitment to Upholding the Rule of Law and Protecting Citizens

The American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) has recognized Sheriff Morris A. Young, Gadsden 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.

According to ICE: “The Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 added Section 287(g) to the Immigration and Nationality […]

Chief Robert Bage, Fort Walton Beach PD

ACRU Staff2025-04-10T02:20:18+00:00April 10th, 2025|

Chief Robert Bage, Fort Walton Beach PD, Honored with Defender Award for Outstanding Commitment to Upholding the Rule of Law and Protecting Citizens

The American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) has recognized Chief Robert Bage, Fort Walton Beach PD, 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.

According to ICE: “The Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 added Section 287(g) to the Immigration […]

Sheriff James F. Potter, Desoto County

ACRU Staff2025-04-10T02:21:31+00:00April 10th, 2025|

Sheriff James F. Potter, Desoto County, Honored with Defender Award for Outstanding Commitment to Upholding the Rule of Law and Protecting Citizens

The American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) has recognized Sheriff James F. Potter, Desoto 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.

According to ICE: “The Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 added Section 287(g) to the Immigration and Nationality […]

Chief Edward James Hudak, Jr., Coral Gables PD

ACRU Staff2025-04-10T02:25:43+00:00April 10th, 2025|

Chief Edward James Hudak, Jr., Coral Gables PD, Honored with Defender Award for Outstanding Commitment to Upholding the Rule of Law and Protecting Citizens

The American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) has recognized Chief Edward James Hudak, Jr., Coral Gables PD, 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.

According to ICE: “The Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 added Section 287(g) to […]

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!

Bay County Sheriff’s Office assists ICE in arrest of 45 illegal aliens

ACRU Staff2025-04-03T15:45:07+00:00

The Trump Administration has a number of priorities, but securing the border and deporting illegal immigrants is near the top of the list.

Source: Bay County Sheriff’s Office assists ICE in arrest of 45 illegal aliens | mypanhandle.com

ICE ‘picking people up’ in Alabama in immigration crackdown: Sheriff vows to help ‘in any way we can’

ACRU Staff2025-04-03T15:42:23+00:00

Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch said that his office will help Immigration and Customs Enforcement, “in any way we can,” as the agency begins to ramp up its targeting of undocumented people under President Donald Trump’s administration.

Source: ICE ‘picking people up’ in Alabama in immigration crackdown: Sheriff vows to help ‘in any way we can’ – al.com

Here’s what to know about immigration ‘task forces’ across Florida

ACRU Staff2025-04-03T15:40:50+00:00

Local governments across Florida are beginning to work alongside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to train local law enforcement to identify and remove criminal immigrants.

Source: Here’s what to know about immigration ‘task forces’ across Florida | WUWF

Governor Abbott Renews Border Security Disaster Proclamation In February 2025

ACRU Staff2025-04-01T20:54:30+00:00

Jax Sheriff T.K. Waters praises Florida Legislature, says he’s ‘ready’ to tackle illegal immigration

ACRU Staff2025-04-01T20:55:04+00:00

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters praised the Florida Legislature and governor on the subject of addressing illegal immigration Thursday and said he is “ready” to help tackle the issue.

Oath Breakers

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

ICE Boston arrests Brazilian alien charged with assault, battery in Massachusetts

ACRU Staff2025-04-01T15:21:15+00:00

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement apprehended an illegally present Brazilian alien charged with assault and battery on a family member when officers arrested Weliton Pires-Dos Santos, 39, in Framingham Jan. 26.

Source: ICE Boston arrests Brazilian alien charged with assault, battery in Massachusetts | ICE

Democrat mayor vows major city will be ‘safe haven’ for illegal immigrants

ACRU Staff2025-03-28T16:37:59+00:00

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey doubled down on his resistance to President Donald Trump and Border Czar Tom Homan’s immigration enforcement efforts today, vowing that his city will be a “safe haven” for illegal immigrants.

Source: Democrat mayor vows major city will be ‘safe haven’ for illegal immigrants | Fox News

Blue state sanctuary laws enabled abolish ICE activist to evade capture, says local DA

ACRU Staff2025-03-28T16:32:56+00:00

Colorado District Attorney George Brauchler is speaking out against activist judges and sanctuary policies in his state that he says enabled abolish ICE activist and illegal immigrant Jeanette Vizguerra to evade capture for over a decade, “making a mockery of the rule of law.”

Source: Blue state sanctuary laws enabled abolish ICE activist to evade capture, says local DA | Fox News

ICE Boston arrests Brazilian alien charged with assault, battery in Massachusetts | ICE

ACRU Staff2025-03-28T16:28:24+00:00

Source: ICE Boston arrests Brazilian alien charged with assault, battery in Massachusetts | ICE

ICE Descends on Boston in Major Sweep After Mayor Says She Won’t Cooperate – Newsweek

ACRU Staff2025-03-25T18:10:44+00:00

Over 370 illegal immigrants were arrested by federal agents in Massachusetts last week after Boston’s Mayor said she would continue to enforce the area’s sanctuary laws.

Source: ICE Descends on Boston in Major Sweep After Mayor Says She Won’t Cooperate – Newsweek

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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