Braun announces state partnerships with federal immigration enforcement

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Gov. Mike Braun (R) has announced that several Indiana state agencies will work with federal immigration officials to deport people who are in the country illegally.

The Indiana Department of Homeland Security, Indiana State Police, Indiana Department of Correction, and Indiana National Guard have signed agreements to collaborate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

In a Jan. 28 executive order, Braun reiterated the state’s partnership with federal immigration enforcement, saying, “Indiana is not a safe haven for illegal immigration. Indiana will fully partner with federal immigration authorities as they enforce the most fundamental laws of our country.’

The Indiana Department of Homeland Security has signed a 287(g) agreement with ICE allowing designated officers to perform immigration enforcement functions such as arrests and issuing detainers.

The Indiana State Police have entered into a similar agreement to collaborate with federal immigration authorities.

The Indiana Department of Correction has signed a Warrant Service Officer memorandum of agreement, enabling personnel to help with immigration enforcement duties in jails and correctional facilities. IDOC will also provide up to 1,000 beds at Miami Correctional Facility for detainees.

Braun also mentioned the anticipated partnership between the Indiana National Guard and federal immigration authorities, with Camp Atterbury available for temporary use to house people subject to deportation.

Braun emphasized that the mission at Camp Atterbury will not interfere in the Indiana National Guard’s ability to respond or their training readiness.

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