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Ellison Blocks ICE Agreements, Sparking Legal Controversy

1/24/2026

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Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison issued a memo prohibiting local sheriffs from signing 287(g) agreements with ICE, claiming only county boards can authorize contracts.
Critics say the memo lacks legal authority and that sheriffs can cooperate with ICE.
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has expanded the 287(g) program, increasing agreements from 134 to over 1,255 since taking office.

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Story summary

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison issued a memo prohibiting local sheriffs from signing 287(g) agreements with ICE, claiming only county boards can authorize contracts.
Critics say the memo lacks legal authority and that sheriffs can cooperate with ICE.
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has expanded the 287(g) program, increasing agreements from 134 to over 1,255 since taking office.