What is the ICE 287(g) program?

It's a DHS setup letting local cops act as federal immigration officers under ICE direction, with feds covering costs like salaries.

Is ICE paying full salaries to local police departments?

Yes, in deals like Carroll's — full salaries, overtime portions, bonuses for results, plus gear and vehicles.

Will 287(g) expand to more towns?

Already 920 agencies; small towns lead, but ports, universities joining. Incentives make it viral.

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ICE Wires $122K to Buy a Tiny NH Town's Entire Police Force

Imagine your small-town cops suddenly moonlighting as federal immigration agents—with Uncle Sam footing the bill. That's reality in Carroll, New Hampshire, where ICE just bankrolled the entire police force.

Threat Digest Apr 03, 2026 4 min read 15 views

Carroll NH police station exterior with American flag and DHS partnership implied

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ICE wired $122K to cover Carroll, NH's entire 4-officer police force under 287(g). 𝕏
Secret private agreements expand liability shields and limit record access beyond public MOAs. 𝕏
Program targets small departments with cash for salaries, gear; 920 agencies already in. 𝕏

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