Mullin on 287g Agreements

Kit Johnson

09 Jun 2026 — 1 min read

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin spoke at the National Sheriffs’ Association Annual Conference on Monday, stating:

“The 287(g) program can be a tremendous asset to you and to the country... If we had the participation of all the county sheriffs that are in this building right now, think how much faster those arrests would move up. 70% of those that ICE arrests have a criminal background, regardless of what the Left will tell you.”

In the DHS press release regarding Mullin's comments, the agency noted:

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has supercharged efforts with state and local law enforcement to assist federal immigration officers in our efforts to make America safe again. 287(g) partnerships have increased 1,314% – from 135 agreements to 1,909.

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