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Post Falls Police Joins ICE Program | Boise News
Post Falls, Idaho, becomes the first city in the state to partner with ICE under a 287(g) program, equipping four officers and a captain with federal tools to check immigration status during routine police work—like when someone admits to being undocumented while caught with drugs. While officials say it’s about safety, community trust, and legal enforcement, critics warn it risks racial profiling, erodes immigrant trust, and could make neighborhoods less safe. The captain insists it’s not about targeting or random stops, just verifying status when it naturally arises. Past programs, like…
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